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AO10 BOS

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 BOS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 136,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 126,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 122,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,097 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 107,097 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,289 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,671 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,342 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,450 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 26,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO10 BOS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO10 BOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO10 BOS registered?

AO10 BOS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AO10 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 BOS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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