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LO61 DVW

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,393 mi
Last recorded170,393 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 DVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 170,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 162,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 157,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 157,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 151,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 146,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 143,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 143,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 140,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 140,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,127 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,127 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,860 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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LO61 DVW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LO61 DVW, 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 LO61 DVW registered?

LO61 DVW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is LO61 DVW safe to buy?

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