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HE11 SGC

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,481 mi
Last recorded126,481 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE11 SGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 121,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,839 miles

Central Front Rattle on vehicle when driving over bumps nothing showing up on shaker plates.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front undertray damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service due in 900 miles.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,319 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,114 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,908 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,294 miles

engine cover and tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,669 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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HE11 SGC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HE11 SGC, 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 HE11 SGC registered?

HE11 SGC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is HE11 SGC safe to buy?

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