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HV61 OGO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 OGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 138,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 138,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 104,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,004 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 92,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,611 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 62,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,584 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,802 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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HV61 OGO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 OGO, 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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HV61 OGO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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