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742 BMW

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,206 mi
Last recorded140,206 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 BMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 140,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,220 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 118,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,133 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,614 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,148 miles

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 49,606 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,947 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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742 BMW is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 742 BMW, 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 742 BMW registered?

742 BMW is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2010.

Is 742 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 742 BMW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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