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CU60 OZV

2011 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,326 mi
Last recorded165,326 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU60 OZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 165,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 162,577 miles

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

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

windscreen stone chip outside zone a

Pass 11 Jul 2024 154,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 149,054 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2022 137,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 tyre uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 86,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted throughout, unable to see all brakes, steering/suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,077 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

zero emissions detected

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,267 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 OZV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Brown 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 OZV, 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 CU60 OZV registered?

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

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