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G5 GLO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,027 mi
Last recorded142,027 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 GLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2026 142,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 130,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,070 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 120,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,267 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 107,171 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 15 Jul 2019 97,030 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,426 miles

Front washer pipe adrift leaking under bonnet

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,440 miles

n/s/r air spring bellows in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,915 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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G5 GLO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G5 GLO, 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 G5 GLO registered?

G5 GLO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is G5 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 GLO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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