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S10 DRK

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 DRK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,419 miles

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,425 miles

unable to see all components i engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,062 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small screw in tyre , removed

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,380 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,491 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,941 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,353 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,069 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 65,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner edge not exposing cord or ply

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on inner edge not exposing cord or ply

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,097 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to inner side wall but not showing cord

Fail 19 Sep 2013 38,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre has damage to inner side wall but not showing cord

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,917 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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S10 DRK is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,161 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 S10 DRK, 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 17 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S10 DRK?

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What year was S10 DRK registered?

S10 DRK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is S10 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 DRK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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