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P14 GDW

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,920 mi
Last recorded173,920 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 GDW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 173,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 170,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,858 miles

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

passenger lower arm bush squeeky

Pass 22 Dec 2020 124,682 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,534 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,358 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,422 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,500 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,654 miles

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

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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P14 GDW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P14 GDW, 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 P14 GDW registered?

P14 GDW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is P14 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P14 GDW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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