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ND61 EFU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,473 mi
Last recorded156,473 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 EFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 125,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 124,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 194,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive

Vehicle under cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2021 173,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 37,776 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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ND61 EFU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ND61 EFU, 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 ND61 EFU registered?

ND61 EFU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is ND61 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND61 EFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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