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GU60 SUO

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,305 mi
Last recorded145,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU60 SUO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,305 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 140,257 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,863 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,771 miles

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Shock bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2455018rft* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50 R 18 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50 R 18 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,940 miles

Offside front tyre side wall damage, possibly run flat.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,136 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,490 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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GU60 SUO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GU60 SUO, 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 GU60 SUO registered?

GU60 SUO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is GU60 SUO safe to buy?

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