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VE60 VTZ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

213,964 mi
Last recorded213,964 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 213,964 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 213,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 210,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 202,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 193,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 183,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 165,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 151,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 114,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,268 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,439 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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VE60 VTZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE60 VTZ, 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 VE60 VTZ registered?

VE60 VTZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is VE60 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 VTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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