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RF60 BZJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,284 mi
Last recorded90,284 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF60 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,766 miles

under panels fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under panels fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 67,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Disc(s) have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 55,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Disc(s) have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 31,351 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,705 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Pass 29 Mar 2015 23,562 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 23,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,997 miles

trigger point not met

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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RF60 BZJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF60 BZJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF60 BZJ?

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What year was RF60 BZJ registered?

RF60 BZJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is RF60 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF60 BZJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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