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EK60 GLJ

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,781 mi
Last recorded203,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 203,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 192,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 179,655 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 152,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 144,656 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 144,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 117,708 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 117,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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EK60 GLJ is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK60 GLJ, 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 EK60 GLJ registered?

EK60 GLJ is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is EK60 GLJ safe to buy?

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