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FY61 AWZ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,549 mi
Last recorded193,549 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AWZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 193,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 178,490 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 178,144 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 167,322 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside brake disc backing plate insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2024 167,288 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2023 153,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 153,165 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 138,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 129,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 86,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 72,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,538 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 46,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,379 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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FY61 AWZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 FY61 AWZ, 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 FY61 AWZ registered?

FY61 AWZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is FY61 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 AWZ 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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