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HV61 EVY

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,627 mi
Last recorded183,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 183,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 163,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 150,843 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 150,841 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 142,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 99,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 77,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,197 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x2 separate cracks. (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,089 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,065 miles

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

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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HV61 EVY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV61 EVY, 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 HV61 EVY registered?

HV61 EVY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is HV61 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 EVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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