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CY11 USZ

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,306 mi
Last recorded146,306 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 USZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 146,306 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2025 135,801 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Front under trays damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,598 miles

Front under tray damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2024 125,595 miles

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

Front under tray damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,876 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,329 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,305 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked in 4 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,471 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,521 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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CY11 USZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY11 USZ, 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 CY11 USZ registered?

CY11 USZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is CY11 USZ safe to buy?

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