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NG60 FPU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,152 mi
Last recorded116,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG60 FPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,152 miles

Child seats fitted to the rear outer seat obstructing the inspection of the adult seat belts

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both void of outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel rim has had a weld repair carried out

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint boot damaged / twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear wheel rim has had a weld repair carried out.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 114,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear wheel rim has had a weld repair carried out.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,351 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 110,840 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 7 Aug 2023 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,881 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,672 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2018 68,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,086 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,086 miles

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

engine covers fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside / offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,680 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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NG60 FPU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NG60 FPU, 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 NG60 FPU registered?

NG60 FPU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is NG60 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG60 FPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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