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AF60 PNX

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,066 mi
Last recorded174,066 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 PNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 174,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 164,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 154,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 142,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 142,940 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 132,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 122,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,462 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 48,238 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,947 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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AF60 PNX is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF60 PNX, 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 AF60 PNX registered?

AF60 PNX is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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