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OY11 SGU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 SGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 147,412 miles

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

Rear diff slightly damp

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front rear-most arms (strut arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 134,320 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (spring arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 206,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,273 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower foremost arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,641 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,077 miles

Rear both tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2017 74,546 miles

Large undertrays fitted

Winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,594 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,991 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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OY11 SGU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY11 SGU, 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 OY11 SGU registered?

OY11 SGU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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