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HW61 MBU

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 MBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 112,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 106,484 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2025 106,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2024 99,200 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 23 Jul 2024 99,200 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,764 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,157 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,078 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,433 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,861 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 60,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,476 miles

Full length under tray fitted

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,404 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,737 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 46,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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HW61 MBU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HW61 MBU, 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 HW61 MBU registered?

HW61 MBU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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