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GFZ 7112

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,366 mi
Last recorded159,366 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 7112
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 159,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 154,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,269 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 r16 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 r16 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi section weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber coupling perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,809 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 125,253 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,691 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,057 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)

diesel emissions reading to low to register on machine

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,263 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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GFZ 7112 is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFZ 7112, 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 GFZ 7112 registered?

GFZ 7112 is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is GFZ 7112 safe to buy?

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