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RE61 VGZ

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

275,527 mi
Last recorded275,527 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 275,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 258,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 244,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 227,473 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 227,473 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 217,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 207,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 176,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 171,019 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/19/100y run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 154,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/19/100y run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,001 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,317 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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RE61 VGZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 RE61 VGZ, 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 RE61 VGZ registered?

RE61 VGZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is RE61 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 VGZ 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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