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PJ61 APZ

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,958 mi
Last recorded133,958 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 APZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 133,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 133,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 124,008 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 116,326 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 116,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,294 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,103 miles

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,241 miles

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,211 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,625 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement push\pull arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 38,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PJ61 APZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ61 APZ, 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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PJ61 APZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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