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HA11 SUS

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,071 mi
Last recorded179,071 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA11 SUS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 179,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 164,289 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 164,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 164,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 134,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,798 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 129,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,396 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - DANGEROUS - CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - DANGEROUS - CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 119,396 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 112,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 100,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm - shock absorber bolts to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (nail in n/s/r tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm worn heavily on inner edge feathering to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on inner edge feathering close to cords requires immediate (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,097 miles

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak on shaker plates

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smeary

Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,640 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Halo (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak on shaker plates

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smeary

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

rear brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

Fail 11 Sep 2014 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

rear brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

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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HA11 SUS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HA11 SUS, 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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HA11 SUS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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