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VO61 WBE

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 WBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,959 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,083 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 127,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,308 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 119,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 111,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,179 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 105,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,050 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,729 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 54,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,228 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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VO61 WBE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO61 WBE, 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 VO61 WBE registered?

VO61 WBE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is VO61 WBE safe to buy?

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