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FFZ 4798

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,089 mi
Last recorded213,089 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 4798
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 213,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 181,858 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 175,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 175,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,157 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 101,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,668 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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FFZ 4798 is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFZ 4798, 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 FFZ 4798 registered?

FFZ 4798 is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is FFZ 4798 safe to buy?

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