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AO10 YNZ

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,645 mi
Last recorded176,645 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 YNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 176,645 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 171,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 165,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 160,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 5 Nov 2020 160,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AD4 48 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 30 May 2019 128,725 miles

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

engine covers and full undertrays obstructing the view of some items

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

suspension movement detected on o/s/f wheel when braking hard. no play found when jacked up.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,003 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

offside front tyre cut in tread, but not to cords/ply

offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

offside front tyre cut in tread, but not to cords/ply

offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,023 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,495 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,825 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,839 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Large nail in offside rear tyre with excessive escape of air

excessive escape of air in nearside front tyre. So much so that headlamp aims are too low

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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AO10 YNZ is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO10 YNZ, 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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AO10 YNZ is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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