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EJI 86

2010 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,708 mi
Last recorded110,708 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 86
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 26 Oct 2022 81,169 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,741 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,563 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 76,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f tyre side wall showing damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,978 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,472 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,566 miles

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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EJI 86 is a 2010 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJI 86, 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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EJI 86 is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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