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LA11 AUJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,187 mi
Last recorded173,187 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 156,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 156,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 150,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,306 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 148,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 146,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 142,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 129,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 118,265 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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LA11 AUJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA11 AUJ, 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 LA11 AUJ registered?

LA11 AUJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is LA11 AUJ safe to buy?

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