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H13 HNH

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 HNH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,028 miles

Under trays fitted not checked

Fail 10 Feb 2023 81,906 miles

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

Under trays fitted not checked

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,421 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,394 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 66,644 miles

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

under trays fitted not checked

Fail 26 Jul 2019 66,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not checked

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,279 miles

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshners on mirror ()

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,279 miles

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Headlamp aim too high Aimed to dazzle (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshners on mirror ()

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,750 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,499 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,499 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 36,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,508 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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H13 HNH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H13 HNH, 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 H13 HNH registered?

H13 HNH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is H13 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 HNH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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