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SC61 FHA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,472 mi
Last recorded120,472 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 FHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,954 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat has movement detected

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,696 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,418 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,829 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC61 FHA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SC61 FHA, 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 SC61 FHA registered?

SC61 FHA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SC61 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC61 FHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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