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S66 JCJ

2010 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests44 (29 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

33,166 mi
Last recorded33,166 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 JCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 33,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 219,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 203,550 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 24,334 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 187,842 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 22,529 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 22,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 174,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 162,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 20,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 20,482 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 149,593 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 149,593 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 144,082 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 144,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 142,220 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 142,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,521 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 18,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 133,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

h/brake efficiency 16%. req's repair or adjust

Fail 8 Apr 2015 128,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,433 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 122,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

one of the two rear light not working on n/s

one of the two rear light not working on o/s

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,675 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,479 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 94,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,292 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,110 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,132 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 47,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S66 JCJ is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

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 S66 JCJ, 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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S66 JCJ is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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