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D18 DEX

2010 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,036 mi
Last recorded182,036 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 DEX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 182,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 172,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 166,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2021 143,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,948 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 136,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backplate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,916 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,439 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,338 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,646 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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D18 DEX is a 2010 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 86,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D18 DEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D18 DEX registered?

D18 DEX is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is D18 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 DEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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