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A13 MAP

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 145,362 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 145,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,160 miles

Front outside marker lights showing BLUE forward of vehicle when illuminated on daylight running

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 139,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 134,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 125,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,007 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,698 miles

emissions too clear to trigger analyser

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle emissions too clean to record on equipment

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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A13 MAP 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 81.3%.

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 A13 MAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 MAP registered?

A13 MAP is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is A13 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 MAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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