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FR04 PRO

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,010 mi
Last recorded221,010 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 PRO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 221,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 212,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 204,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 204,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 198,148 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 190,428 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 181,732 miles

both front tyres have slight outer edge wear

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 175,014 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 174,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 166,122 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,765 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 152,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,726 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 135,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,139 miles

engine cover & undertrey fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,571 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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FR04 PRO 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 76.5%.

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 FR04 PRO, 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 FR04 PRO registered?

FR04 PRO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is FR04 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR04 PRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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