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AJ61 RUA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 RUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 134,124 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2026 134,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,006 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 108,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged blocking on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged blocking on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,847 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 101,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,546 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 27 Sep 2017 81,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,722 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 RUA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

AJ61 RUA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is AJ61 RUA safe to buy?

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