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DK10 GPY

2010 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 GPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 118,590 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 118,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2024 108,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 108,397 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside side marker light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight leak on nearside rear inner cv joint/boot

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Fail 18 Aug 2022 103,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight leak on nearside rear inner cv joint/boot

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,649 miles

o/s and n/s inner cv joints leaking grease

under trays fitted obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,701 miles

nearside and offside fear drive shaft inner joints leaking grease

Pass 2 May 2019 87,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 70,926 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

diff oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 53,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 53,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

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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DK10 GPY is a 2010 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK10 GPY, 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 DK10 GPY registered?

DK10 GPY is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is DK10 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK10 GPY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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