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GF61 CHG

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,652 mi
Last recorded106,652 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 CHG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 106,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 100,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,302 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,842 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 72,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-19 runflats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-19 runflats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,858 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 55,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,800 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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GF61 CHG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF61 CHG, 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 GF61 CHG registered?

GF61 CHG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is GF61 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 CHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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