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CV11 OGC

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,911 mi
Last recorded112,911 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 OGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,911 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 112,911 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 109,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 109,096 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 104,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 104,484 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 99,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2021 91,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 May 2021 91,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2020 87,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,532 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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CV11 OGC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV11 OGC, 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 CV11 OGC registered?

CV11 OGC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is CV11 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 OGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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