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NV11 CWM

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 CWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 121,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,549 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))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,718 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen washers have reduced pressure

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen washers have reduced pressure

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,485 miles

Front both front tyres bald on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,804 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,135 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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NV11 CWM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NV11 CWM, 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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NV11 CWM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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