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N7 UTU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,127 mi
Last recorded161,127 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 UTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 161,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 152,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 130,031 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 129,934 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,012 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full view of components.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,012 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted preventing full view of components.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 116,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush unable to say upper or lower , detected when driving and applying footbrake . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front has deep cut in sidewall of tyre as marked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has some deep cuts in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has some deep cuts in tread . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has some deep cuts in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N7 UTU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N7 UTU, 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 N7 UTU registered?

N7 UTU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is N7 UTU safe to buy?

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