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M222 SUL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 SUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,039 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 78,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,119 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn severely on inner and outer edges - URGENT REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm and worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,597 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,470 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,299 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,258 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,833 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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M222 SUL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M222 SUL, 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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M222 SUL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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