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WF11 WGD

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,754 mi
Last recorded164,754 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 WGD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 164,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 152,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 148,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 141,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 129,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 110,271 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 110,270 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 110,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,552 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 85,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 72,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 67,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,259 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 48,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2016 48,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet not working (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 39,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,846 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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WF11 WGD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 WF11 WGD, 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 WF11 WGD registered?

WF11 WGD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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