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R5 MTB

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,887 mi
Last recorded172,887 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MTB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 172,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 166,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 166,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 161,189 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 20 Jan 2022 152,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,631 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2018 121,562 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,368 miles

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2017 113,369 miles

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

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,527 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,902 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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R5 MTB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R5 MTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 MTB registered?

R5 MTB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is R5 MTB safe to buy?

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