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VN60 VMA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 VMA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,052 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 96,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 93,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,698 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,747 miles

Both rear tyres worn off inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,353 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,392 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,915 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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VN60 VMA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN60 VMA, 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 VN60 VMA registered?

VN60 VMA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is VN60 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN60 VMA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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