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HG60 VGP

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,610 mi
Last recorded213,610 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 VGP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 213,610 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Apr 2025 199,674 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Mar 2025 199,322 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2024 185,365 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2023 170,134 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,367 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,149 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2020 134,869 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,935 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Feb 2019 119,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,041 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE RIGHT ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,683 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,277 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,275 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front tyres worn on edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 62,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,270 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 48,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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HG60 VGP 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 HG60 VGP, 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 HG60 VGP registered?

HG60 VGP is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is HG60 VGP safe to buy?

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