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N11 WFC

2017 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

73,975 mi
Last recorded73,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 WFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,902 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,113 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-18 95Y (all tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 50,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,804 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 81,524 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2017 76,649 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,494 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover&under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,971 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,233 miles

emissions to clean to read

plastic covers fitted to flooo pan

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,412 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,737 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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N11 WFC is a 2017 BMW 530 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 54,364 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 N11 WFC, 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 9 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N11 WFC registered?

N11 WFC is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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