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SA11 ZXJ

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 ZXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,500 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Front Bumper damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Os ns ()

Rear Differential mounting runners slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2023 119,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side & Off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,164 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

possible slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,445 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 62,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,360 miles

Rear brake pads low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,764 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air bag (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,798 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,446 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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SA11 ZXJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

SA11 ZXJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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