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PY11 AJO

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,222 mi
Last recorded132,222 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 AJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 132,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,733 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 96,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 71,354 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 71,349 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine emissions to clean to read

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,427 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY11 AJO is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PY11 AJO, 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 PY11 AJO registered?

PY11 AJO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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