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SD11 ZWE

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,961 mi
Last recorded191,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 191,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 182,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 182,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 164,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 157,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 145,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seals slightly leaking both sides. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,038 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing iner outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,170 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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SD11 ZWE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SD11 ZWE, 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 SD11 ZWE registered?

SD11 ZWE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is SD11 ZWE safe to buy?

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