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R29 SGP

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,822 mi
Last recorded140,822 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 SGP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 140,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,190 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,563 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 120,563 miles

Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt (from each wheel x4) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,048 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing slightly at edges

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 57,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,757 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 51,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage offside rear tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

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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R29 SGP is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R29 SGP, 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 R29 SGP registered?

R29 SGP is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is R29 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 SGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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