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HG11 UCT

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,032 mi
Last recorded158,032 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 UCT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 149,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 152,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 138,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 138,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 135,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 126,220 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 108,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,499 miles

Front bumper has lower damage.

Nearside Front Tyre low on the outside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre low at 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre is Very Low on the outside edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,798 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 UCT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCT, 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 HG11 UCT registered?

HG11 UCT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is HG11 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 UCT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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