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L7 HBJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,254 mi
Last recorded176,254 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 176,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 167,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 154,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 135,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,391 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,335 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L7 HBJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L7 HBJ, 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 L7 HBJ registered?

L7 HBJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is L7 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 HBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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