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T22 AAH

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

59,228 mi
Last recorded59,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 AAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 126,440 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 56,142 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 56,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 56,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,459 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 52,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 117,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,284 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 111,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 10 Nov 2022 48,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 103,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler flap release mechanism defective, can open to inspect fuel cap

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,203 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,424 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 91,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 77,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,459 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,525 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,572 miles

nsf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 14 May 2013 43,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,959 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in

Pass 26 May 2011 31,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,915 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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T22 AAH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 T22 AAH, 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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T22 AAH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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