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M321 GTX

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,416 mi
Last recorded133,416 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 GTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 133,416 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2023 111,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 106,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,024 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2021 94,019 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2019 92,454 miles

Both front tyres just legal

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,777 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,777 miles

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

Both front tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,578 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,478 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,354 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,354 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre presssure low

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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M321 GTX 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 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 M321 GTX, 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 M321 GTX registered?

M321 GTX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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