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CE61 VNV

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,094 mi
Last recorded153,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 153,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 145,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 141,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 141,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,071 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 121,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,729 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 45,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VNV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE61 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

CE61 VNV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CE61 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 VNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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