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J25 JTH

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 JTH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 113,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coatings blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2025 110,153 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,030 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2022 97,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,862 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 92,836 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,765 miles

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

Rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,715 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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J25 JTH is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J25 JTH, 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 J25 JTH registered?

J25 JTH is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is J25 JTH safe to buy?

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