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GJ11 UDE

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,863 mi
Last recorded164,863 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 UDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 164,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,111 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 128,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,324 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears x2 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,802 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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GJ11 UDE 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 GJ11 UDE, 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 GJ11 UDE registered?

GJ11 UDE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is GJ11 UDE safe to buy?

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