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G4 EDC

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,913 mi
Last recorded119,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 EDC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 119,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 100y brigestuone turanza (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 67,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,911 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,531 miles

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

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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G4 EDC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G4 EDC, 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 G4 EDC registered?

G4 EDC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is G4 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 EDC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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