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R27 RDX

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,341 mi
Last recorded144,341 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 RDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 144,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 134,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,216 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted. under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 116,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,798 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 82,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WEAR/ DISCS WEAR/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM AS MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM AS MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WEAR/ DISCS WEAR/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,625 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a large groove on the inner edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,625 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a large groove on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,269 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,786 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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R27 RDX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 R27 RDX, 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 R27 RDX registered?

R27 RDX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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