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OV11 BHU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,824 mi
Last recorded133,824 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 BHU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 133,824 miles

OSF suspension arm outer bush split

Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 127,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,039 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,243 miles

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2020 88,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,756 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 77,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,474 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 47,473 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,568 miles

alloy wheels have been repaired

Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

alloy wheels have been repaired

Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,065 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 35,065 miles

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

NSR tyre worn smooth on inner edge. Not showing cords at this time but very close.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 28,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV11 BHU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OV11 BHU, 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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OV11 BHU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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