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ST61 FFV

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,879 mi
Last recorded143,879 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 FFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 143,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 135,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 135,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,406 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 113,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,153 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,250 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,232 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,993 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,936 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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ST61 FFV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST61 FFV, 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 ST61 FFV registered?

ST61 FFV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is ST61 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 FFV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST61 FFV have outstanding finance?

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