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SG11 LUY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,250 mi
Last recorded191,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 LUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 191,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 183,730 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 167,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD REMAINING 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,381 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 130,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 124,024 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 124,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,415 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 117,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 98,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,495 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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SG11 LUY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG11 LUY, 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 SG11 LUY registered?

SG11 LUY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is SG11 LUY safe to buy?

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