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HJ11 ZHH

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,002 mi
Last recorded111,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZHH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 111,002 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 110,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,404 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,150 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,090 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,090 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 55,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,719 miles

full length undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,812 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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HJ11 ZHH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ11 ZHH, 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 HJ11 ZHH registered?

HJ11 ZHH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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