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EK60 HKO

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,137 mi
Last recorded133,137 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 HKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 133,137 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 133,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,790 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,654 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,714 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 101,403 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 101,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 83,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,847 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,477 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,763 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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EK60 HKO is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK60 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

EK60 HKO is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2010.

Is EK60 HKO safe to buy?

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