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AB57 MAZ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 161,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 154,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 May 2018 114,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,018 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 78,624 miles

Near side rear air bag worn and frayed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,863 miles

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

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)

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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AB57 MAZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AB57 MAZ, 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 AB57 MAZ registered?

AB57 MAZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2011.

Is AB57 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB57 MAZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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