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NW51 RRW

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,654 mi
Last recorded151,654 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW51 RRW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 151,654 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))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 148,385 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 15 Apr 2023 146,656 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,223 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 30 Apr 2021 130,176 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,162 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 130,161 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,997 miles

advise both rear tyres slight distortion and on 3mm

advise under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2018 117,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

advise both rear tyres slight distortion and on 3mm

advise under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,580 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,666 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

handbrake efficiency 15%both brakes lock

Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2014 48,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

jacking point on offside front sill is missing

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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NW51 RRW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 NW51 RRW, 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 NW51 RRW registered?

NW51 RRW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is NW51 RRW safe to buy?

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