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SA11 AJV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,770 mi
Last recorded143,770 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 AJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,610 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 134,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 105,460 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,754 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA11 AJV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SA11 AJV, 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 SA11 AJV registered?

SA11 AJV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is SA11 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 AJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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