MOT Status
ValidMileage
195,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear, incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower section of screen (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' upper section of screen outside swept area (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower section of screen (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' upper section of screen outside swept area (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 YES is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 SM56 YES, 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 SM56 YES registered?
SM56 YES is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.
Is SM56 YES safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 YES shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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