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SL61 GVG

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 GVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 138,206 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,004 miles

Nearside Rear slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2024 131,932 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,288 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,928 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,926 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe under bonnet broken which is emitting exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,945 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 79,945 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,275 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front slight smear from wipers

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,898 miles

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

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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SL61 GVG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL61 GVG, 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 SL61 GVG registered?

SL61 GVG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is SL61 GVG safe to buy?

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