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SP60 EVH

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,408 mi
Last recorded207,408 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 EVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 207,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 196,042 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 196,026 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust shield missing

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 162,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,519 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 146,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,544 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,591 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,221 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre but no cords exposed

rear bumper damage

Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre but no cords exposed

rear bumper damage

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,305 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP60 EVH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP60 EVH, 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 SP60 EVH registered?

SP60 EVH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is SP60 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP60 EVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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