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GU61 LRL

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,030 mi
Last recorded144,030 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 144,030 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 140,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 120,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,565 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 May 2018 51,076 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front wipers smear

Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU61 LRL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU61 LRL, 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 GU61 LRL registered?

GU61 LRL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is GU61 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 LRL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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