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SH11 FWJ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,906 mi
Last recorded139,906 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Wheel appears to have a weld repair. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,975 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,856 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 52,856 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,847 miles

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

smal bulge on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 12 May 2014 20,219 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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SH11 FWJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH11 FWJ, 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 SH11 FWJ registered?

SH11 FWJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is SH11 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 FWJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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