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AJ61 RSU

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,566 mi
Last recorded137,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 RSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 109,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,686 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,344 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 72,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread at 2.5mm also (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,820 miles

Nearside Rear Has a cut in the tyre tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,164 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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AJ61 RSU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 RSU, 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 AJ61 RSU registered?

AJ61 RSU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is AJ61 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 RSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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