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HFZ 3522

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,768 mi
Last recorded210,768 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 3522
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 210,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 190,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 190,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 188,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 171,878 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 171,878 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,866 miles

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING SOME COMPONENT CHECK.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,917 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,258 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,542 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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HFZ 3522 is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HFZ 3522, 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 HFZ 3522 registered?

HFZ 3522 is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is HFZ 3522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 3522 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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