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DY10 YFF

2010 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,497 mi
Last recorded162,497 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 YFF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 162,497 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 155,432 miles

undertray fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 152,726 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edges tyre depth 2.8mm to 3.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edges tyre depth 2.4 to 3.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,252 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,697 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,938 miles

possible oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 88,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to outer side wall and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

possible oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,516 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,580 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,779 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise offside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and perishing/cracking on tyre shoulder

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,918 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,918 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DY10 YFF is a 2010 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY10 YFF, 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 DY10 YFF registered?

DY10 YFF is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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