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HY11 HFC

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,822 mi
Last recorded185,822 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 HFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 185,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 175,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 166,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 150,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 127,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,126 miles

nsf jacking block missing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf jacking block missing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,265 miles

nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 46,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,673 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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HY11 HFC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY11 HFC, 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 HY11 HFC registered?

HY11 HFC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is HY11 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 HFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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