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L77 NHC

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,177 mi
Last recorded149,177 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 NHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 149,177 miles

Electronic handbrake switch damaged. Still working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,888 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,890 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 135,748 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,258 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 119,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 113,357 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 94,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,378 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 83,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,796 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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L77 NHC is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L77 NHC, 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 L77 NHC registered?

L77 NHC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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