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HG11 VXL

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,128 mi
Last recorded130,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,883 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 109,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,197 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 88,390 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 88,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,269 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,179 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,498 miles

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

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,685 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 56,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,784 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 VXL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

HG11 VXL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is HG11 VXL safe to buy?

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