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MT61 UOS

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 UOS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,556 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 76,575 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,413 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,267 miles

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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MT61 UOS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT61 UOS, 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 MT61 UOS registered?

MT61 UOS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is MT61 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 UOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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