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FT60 DVA

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 DVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 144,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,857 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 116,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also worn on inside edge 275/35/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 107,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,612 miles

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

under tray obscured testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,343 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,869 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulders also distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulders also distorted (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 80,869 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulders also distorted (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulders also distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,633 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 71,633 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 41,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,362 miles

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

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

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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FT60 DVA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT60 DVA, 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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FT60 DVA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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