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FP61 HTC

2011 BMW 530

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,314 mi
Last recorded157,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 HTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 157,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 145,829 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 137,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 111,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 103,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 103,288 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint iron arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint iron arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,744 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,961 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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FP61 HTC is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FP61 HTC, 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 FP61 HTC registered?

FP61 HTC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is FP61 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 HTC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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