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LP60 GVG

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,832 mi
Last recorded183,832 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 GVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 183,832 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 169,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 158,343 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 144,622 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 132,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 132,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,093 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 99,809 miles

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 22 May 2018 99,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,272 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,510 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering components

items removed from screen before test

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,507 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

items removed from screen before test

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 47,014 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LP60 GVG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LP60 GVG, 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 LP60 GVG registered?

LP60 GVG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is LP60 GVG safe to buy?

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