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GU11 ZVB

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 90,992 miles

Central Rear Rear transmission, differential mounting bushes slightly worn and deteriorated/cracking.

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too the legal limit and worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 79,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,329 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,387 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 59,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,198 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 50,198 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs faces pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs faces pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,614 miles

Front Brake discs faces corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 46,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly perished in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs faces corroded

Front Tyres perished in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,969 miles

Offside Front removed cable from drivers foot well - placed on passenger seat

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,105 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 39,949 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,645 miles

Offside Rear nail in Tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,788 miles

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2015 25,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GU11 ZVB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU11 ZVB, 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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GU11 ZVB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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