MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
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
Slight brake judder on front brakes
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Slight brake judder on front brakes
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for R5 MTB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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