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D5 TCA

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 TCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 126,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,381 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,981 miles

Both front torque arm bushes perished.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 TCA is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 TCA registered?

D5 TCA is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is D5 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 TCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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