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DV61 VCD

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,538 mi
Last recorded88,538 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 VCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 88,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,358 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 57,358 miles

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 29 Oct 2020 52,958 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,408 miles

Front chips in screen

Offside Rear Inner road wheel slight corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,982 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge & cracking in treads

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge & cracking in treads

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,186 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 14,236 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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DV61 VCD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 DV61 VCD, 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 DV61 VCD registered?

DV61 VCD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DV61 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 VCD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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