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HG11 NCN

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,835 mi
Last recorded119,835 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,835 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and split

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and split

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,849 miles

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,928 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,853 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 68,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected car sitting low nearside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,329 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 NCN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

HG11 NCN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is HG11 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 NCN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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