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MR55 SBY

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 SBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 145,316 miles

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

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

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

both rear diff bushes split

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,745 miles

horn intermittent

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,915 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,458 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 116,456 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 116,415 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall out of shape.

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall out of shape.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 83,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,294 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,810 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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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MR55 SBY is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MR55 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR55 SBY registered?

MR55 SBY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is MR55 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR55 SBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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