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AV61 CCY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,418 mi
Last recorded163,418 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CCY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 163,418 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,593 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,059 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Differential mounting bush x2 showing signs of wear/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,143 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,575 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,333 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,335 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,548 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread area

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to tread area and wearing on edges of tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,202 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV61 CCY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV61 CCY, 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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AV61 CCY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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