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MR05 OSE

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,517 mi
Last recorded71,517 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 OSE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on shoulders and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,627 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play reward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2022 69,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play reward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,817 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,191 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,649 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,799 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,865 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 38,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,164 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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MR05 OSE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR05 OSE, 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 MR05 OSE registered?

MR05 OSE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is MR05 OSE safe to buy?

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