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CU60 OZT

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,613 mi
Last recorded184,613 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU60 OZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 184,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side pads, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 168,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 168,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 152,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,584 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,626 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,335 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays,wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to vehicle and engine components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,469 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted outer body sill covers engine cover and under trays

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,761 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 37,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CU60 OZT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CU60 OZT, 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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CU60 OZT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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