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AJ10 XPV

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

228,099 mi
Last recorded228,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XPV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 228,099 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 228,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 213,902 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 189,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 185,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 174,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 167,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 157,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 150,111 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 150,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 142,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 135,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 135,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2017 125,543 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 107,315 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on the outside inside edges

Pass 20 May 2014 86,651 miles

both front tyres starting to wear outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,105 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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AJ10 XPV is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ10 XPV, 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 AJ10 XPV registered?

AJ10 XPV is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2010.

Is AJ10 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ10 XPV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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