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AR02 FOY

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 FOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 73,401 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))

Fail 28 May 2026 73,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Jun 2025 62,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, central 3/4 close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,249 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside, splits forming in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,579 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside, splits forming in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,133 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,349 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,386 miles

Both rear tyre valves are slightly cracked

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped slightly

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,889 miles

Both front tyres are worn and out of shape on outer edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,391 miles

rear tyres starting to go bald inner edge

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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AR02 FOY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AR02 FOY, 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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AR02 FOY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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