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R30 MPH

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MPH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 116,729 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,625 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 51,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,803 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 35,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor cable rubbing against the inside of alloy wheel.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 16,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 10,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R30 MPH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R30 MPH, 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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R30 MPH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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