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CNZ 511

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,573 mi
Last recorded193,573 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 511
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 193,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 154,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 186,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 184,845 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 173,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,859 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,863 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 85,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 158,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 145,366 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 145,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,114 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,591 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 116,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,815 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 55,815 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,002 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,364 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Floor pans fitted

Nail n/s/f tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,820 miles

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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CNZ 511 is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 79,457 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 CNZ 511, 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 13 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNZ 511 registered?

CNZ 511 is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is CNZ 511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNZ 511 shows 34 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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