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VN11 SDX

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,327 mi
Last recorded199,327 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 SDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2022 199,327 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 179,480 miles

Rear differential leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2020 158,351 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 2 May 2019 134,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 122,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2016 104,565 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 104,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 98,494 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 76,753 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 76,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VN11 SDX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN11 SDX, 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

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What year was VN11 SDX registered?

VN11 SDX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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