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S2 XMG

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,752 mi
Last recorded145,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 XMG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 145,752 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 134,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,933 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,585 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,505 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 18 Feb 2022 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,303 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less Than 2mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 61,345 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 61,345 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight shoulder wear to both front tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,208 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 47,363 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 47,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,800 miles

Both front tyres low tread and worn/feathered on edges

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,191 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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S2 XMG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S2 XMG, 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 S2 XMG registered?

S2 XMG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is S2 XMG safe to buy?

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