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SE51 OWE

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,084 mi
Last recorded102,084 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 OWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 102,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 97,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,155 miles

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,083 miles

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 42,990 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured in 4 places. (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 29,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,148 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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SE51 OWE 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 SE51 OWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE51 OWE?

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What year was SE51 OWE registered?

SE51 OWE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is SE51 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE51 OWE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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