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FE61 WGW

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,000 mi
Last recorded181,000 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 WGW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 181,000 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 180,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,857 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under body shields fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 168,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 158,521 miles

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))

under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2018 146,200 miles

Central windscreen damaged

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Fail 28 Nov 2018 146,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Pass 30 Sep 2017 130,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 114,958 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

under trays and engine covers covering some componenets

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE61 WGW 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 72.7%.

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 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 FE61 WGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE61 WGW registered?

FE61 WGW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is FE61 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 WGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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