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CE11 OAO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,983 mi
Last recorded275,983 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 OAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 275,983 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 275,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 257,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 243,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 225,106 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 225,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 196,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 167,590 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 167,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,919 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 99,697 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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CE11 OAO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE11 OAO, 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 CE11 OAO registered?

CE11 OAO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is CE11 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 OAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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