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P27 PHE

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,538 mi
Last recorded145,538 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 PHE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 145,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,556 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,560 miles

front inner brake pads slightly worn/front brake balance slightly uneven

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2023 125,553 miles

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

front inner brake pads slightly worn/front brake balance slightly uneven

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,279 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,215 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,194 miles

Gearbox mounting damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,387 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,851 miles

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

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

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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P27 PHE is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P27 PHE, 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 P27 PHE registered?

P27 PHE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is P27 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 PHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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