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SN11 OTM

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN11 OTM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 119,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear @ 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 119,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear @ 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 113,084 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 113,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 110,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dash cam in windscreen partially obscuring drivers view to front (needs repositioning)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,127 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dash-cam fitted in drivers view

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2023 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dash-cam fitted in drivers view

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 91,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,721 miles

Nearside Front head light water ingress

Fail 13 Apr 2019 76,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head light water ingress

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,000 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,251 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,410 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SN11 OTM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN11 OTM, 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 SN11 OTM registered?

SN11 OTM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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