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DE61 XAW

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,005 mi
Last recorded132,005 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XAW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 126,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,101 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,446 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,580 miles

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

Rear diff bushes cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front n/s/front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 41,517 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 30,393 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 19,851 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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DE61 XAW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE61 XAW, 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 DE61 XAW registered?

DE61 XAW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is DE61 XAW safe to buy?

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