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AK61 GUW

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,214 mi
Last recorded106,214 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GUW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 101,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 72,978 miles

Front front rear diff mountings in poor condition

Rear rear diff mounting badly torn

Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front rear diff mountings in poor condition

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff mounting badly torn

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,661 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,035 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,827 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all round (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,846 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,849 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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AK61 GUW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK61 GUW, 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 AK61 GUW registered?

AK61 GUW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is AK61 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 GUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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