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HN61 GHZ

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,902 mi
Last recorded241,902 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 GHZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 241,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn on edge, Nearside/Offside.

Fail 11 Oct 2025 241,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn on edge, Nearside/Offside.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 228,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 228,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,717 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 135,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 121,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 121,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,165 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,108 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,514 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,300 miles

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,984 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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HN61 GHZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN61 GHZ, 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 HN61 GHZ registered?

HN61 GHZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is HN61 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 GHZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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