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A18 BGO

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,239 mi
Last recorded230,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 230,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 214,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 193,597 miles

Various chips in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Jan 2019 193,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Various chips in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Jan 2018 176,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 140,811 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 140,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,712 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 107,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,431 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)

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

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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A18 BGO is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A18 BGO, 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 A18 BGO registered?

A18 BGO is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is A18 BGO safe to buy?

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