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D5 BAO

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,200 mi
Last recorded141,200 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 115,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,087 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,659 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 91,659 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,674 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread and sidewall

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,893 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,649 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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D5 BAO is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 BAO, 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 D5 BAO registered?

D5 BAO is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is D5 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BAO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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