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MW60 CHY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 CHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 85,833 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,965 miles

Offside offside mirror cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside offside mirror cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 74,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 74,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing nfs wing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Central Front brake waring wire broken

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 275/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,835 miles

Both rear tires are worn on the inner edges.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 59,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Goodyear Excellence RonF 245/40-R20 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tires are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,622 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,622 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,973 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 47,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,244 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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MW60 CHY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MW60 CHY, 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 MW60 CHY registered?

MW60 CHY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is MW60 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW60 CHY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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