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AJ60 VFK

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 VFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 83,721 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 83,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,514 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 82,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 77,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,697 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))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,039 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,039 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,075 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 31,400 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,888 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

n/s/r tyre inside edge wearing

o/s/r tyre inside edge wearing

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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AJ60 VFK 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 68.4%.

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 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 AJ60 VFK, 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 AJ60 VFK registered?

AJ60 VFK is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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