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DR05 ERA

2010 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 ERA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 148,196 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 148,194 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 139,326 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 139,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 129,406 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 129,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,073 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,050 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,986 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 99,085 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 90,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,037 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,037 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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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DR05 ERA is a 2010 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DR05 ERA, 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 DR05 ERA registered?

DR05 ERA is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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