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CE61 SXX

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 SXX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear prop bearing perished

Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 97,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,750 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,746 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 69,173 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,337 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 63,267 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to disc electric warning light is on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear unable to see upper coil spring section

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,952 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,755 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 13,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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CE61 SXX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE61 SXX, 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 CE61 SXX registered?

CE61 SXX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 SXX safe to buy?

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