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M21 STG

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,998 mi
Last recorded235,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 STG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 235,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 235,983 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 219,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 219,676 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 200,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 200,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 174,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 174,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 155,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 133,093 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 133,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured alloy rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,190 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,760 miles

Front strut lower bushes sepperating

Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,760 miles

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

Front strut lower bushes sepperating

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,989 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,539 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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M21 STG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M21 STG, 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 M21 STG registered?

M21 STG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is M21 STG safe to buy?

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