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HN60 XWP

2011 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,989 mi
Last recorded228,989 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN60 XWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 228,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 222,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 222,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 216,292 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 216,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 208,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 200,106 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 190,408 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 185,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 178,651 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 178,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 167,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,517 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 133,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 133,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 86,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2013 86,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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HN60 XWP is a 2011 BMW 530 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN60 XWP, 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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HN60 XWP is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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