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G20 UTG

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,255 mi
Last recorded208,255 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 UTG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 208,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 189,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 172,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 157,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,569 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 150,436 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,243 miles

nearside head light full of condensation.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,810 miles

covers on engine bay and underneath

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

emissions too clean to register on smokemeter

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise emissions to low no reading

Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,714 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise emissions to low no reading

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,377 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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G20 UTG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G20 UTG, 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 G20 UTG registered?

G20 UTG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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