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DN11 XVR

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,236 mi
Last recorded174,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 XVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 174,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 172,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Diff bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Under tray Fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 170,594 miles

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

Rear diff bushes slightly deteriorated

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Jan 2022 168,648 miles

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

Undertray Fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 168,646 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 158,863 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 158,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 110,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,673 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 77,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,366 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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DN11 XVR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN11 XVR, 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 DN11 XVR registered?

DN11 XVR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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