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155,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlight has water in side unit
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Headlight has water in side unit
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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SM60 TFZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SM60 TFZ, 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 SM60 TFZ registered?
SM60 TFZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.
Is SM60 TFZ safe to buy?
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