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PK60 RFF

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,881 mi
Last recorded175,881 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK60 RFF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 175,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 167,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 159,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 150,724 miles

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen wipers smear across screen

Fail 15 Sep 2018 150,713 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen wipers smear across screen

Pass 16 Sep 2017 148,590 miles

Engine & under body covers fitted restricting the inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 148,272 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine & under body covers fitted restricting the inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 192,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 192,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,534 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre on 3mm

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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PK60 RFF is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK60 RFF, 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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PK60 RFF is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2010.

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