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SL61 TBZ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 TBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,672 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,879 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 61,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 56,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,286 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,292 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,240 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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SL61 TBZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 SL61 TBZ, 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 SL61 TBZ registered?

SL61 TBZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is SL61 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 TBZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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