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RD52 ONE

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,446 mi
Last recorded107,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD52 ONE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,446 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,506 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 96,504 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine knock (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, about to wear through. Requires renewal ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,935 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,934 miles

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,188 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,450 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,237 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2017 26,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 10,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,488 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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RD52 ONE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RD52 ONE, 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 RD52 ONE registered?

RD52 ONE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is RD52 ONE safe to buy?

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