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FH60 COU

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,707 mi
Last recorded173,707 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH60 COU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 173,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,014 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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FH60 COU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FH60 COU, 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 FH60 COU registered?

FH60 COU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is FH60 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH60 COU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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