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FM61 ATU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,465 mi
Last recorded91,465 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM61 ATU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 91,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,771 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,771 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 67,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside inner approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside inner approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 60,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside inner approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside inner approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front + rear approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play n/s o/s front lower track control arm outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,714 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin , approx 80%

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view

Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,777 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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FM61 ATU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM61 ATU, 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 FM61 ATU registered?

FM61 ATU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is FM61 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM61 ATU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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