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A3 RRH

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RRH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,549 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 73,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2020 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,030 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,287 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

O/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 44,287 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

O/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,485 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 32,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A3 RRH is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A3 RRH, 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 A3 RRH registered?

A3 RRH is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2010.

Is A3 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RRH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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