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FY11 FHF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

346,747 mi
Last recorded346,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 FHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 346,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 215,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 212,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 205,771 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 205,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 198,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 181,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 167,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 157,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r wheel nuts not assessed caps fitted

o/s/r diff nut insecure

under covers fitted oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 147,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 124,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY11 FHF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY11 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 FHF registered?

FY11 FHF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is FY11 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 FHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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