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EFZ 2122

2010 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,905 mi
Last recorded152,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 2122
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 152,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 143,226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 143,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 134,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,260 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,260 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,796 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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EFZ 2122 is a 2010 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFZ 2122, 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 EFZ 2122 registered?

EFZ 2122 is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is EFZ 2122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 2122 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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