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MA11 CDU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 CDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,477 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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MA11 CDU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA11 CDU, 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 MA11 CDU registered?

MA11 CDU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is MA11 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA11 CDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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