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AX11 BYO

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 BYO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 116,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 109,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,940 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 51,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre perishing and cut inner sidewall

Fail 24 May 2018 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre perishing and cut inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,578 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,172 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 37,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 20,295 miles

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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AX11 BYO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX11 BYO, 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

How do I check the history of AX11 BYO?

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What year was AX11 BYO registered?

AX11 BYO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is AX11 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX11 BYO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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