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HG11 GYN

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,858 mi
Last recorded189,858 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 GYN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 189,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 168,060 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 167,678 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 157,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 157,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise offside front brake disc backplate missing

Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 127,679 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,117 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,117 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 106,100 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,635 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 57,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,971 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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HG11 GYN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG11 GYN, 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 HG11 GYN registered?

HG11 GYN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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