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EK60 YFF

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 144,576 miles

All Rear Diff Bushes - Worn

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 144,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All Rear Diff Bushes - Worn

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 122,431 miles

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

Rear incorrect fitment for vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2022 122,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,090 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 109,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 95,553 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,801 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 94,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,673 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 69,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,758 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,015 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,763 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through a hole (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,499 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YFF is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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.

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What year was EK60 YFF registered?

EK60 YFF is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2010.

Is EK60 YFF safe to buy?

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