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AO11 GZX

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,010 mi
Last recorded182,010 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 GZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 182,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 162,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 145,088 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,869 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 96,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,762 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 50,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 50,179 miles

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

MICHELIN PRIMACY HP ZP RSC 245/40/R19(94Y)

Pass 16 May 2014 42,322 miles

Cut in both rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO11 GZX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO11 GZX, 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 AO11 GZX registered?

AO11 GZX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is AO11 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 GZX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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