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B122 CAR

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,997 mi
Last recorded97,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB122 CAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 97,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 91,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 88,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,310 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 23,180 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer 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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B122 CAR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B122 CAR, 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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What year was B122 CAR registered?

B122 CAR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is B122 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B122 CAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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