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AA04 ODM

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,231 mi
Last recorded130,231 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 ODM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 130,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2025 111,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2024 96,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

slight up and down movement to both front bottom arm (rear arm) ball joints

Pass 10 May 2023 82,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 82,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 78,961 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 75,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, lower suspension lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,539 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,701 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 60,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,514 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,983 miles

Front.screen.has.a.crack.but.not.in.drivers.view.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,869 miles

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

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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AA04 ODM is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AA04 ODM, 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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AA04 ODM is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2010.

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