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EU61 LBJ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 139,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,335 miles

Nearside 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 3 Sep 2019 115,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,503 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,614 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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EU61 LBJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU61 LBJ, 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 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU61 LBJ registered?

EU61 LBJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is EU61 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU61 LBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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