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SS05 SOL

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

190,122 mi
Last recorded190,122 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 SOL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 190,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 177,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 173,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 160,391 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,564 miles

Both front Tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 58,529 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,306 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 57,306 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SS05 SOL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SS05 SOL, 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 SS05 SOL registered?

SS05 SOL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is SS05 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 SOL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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