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WP11 TVF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP11 TVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,052 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 87,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,994 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 82,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,997 miles

Central Front Coolant leak coolant pipe on EGR valve

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,997 miles

Central Front Coolant leak coolant pipe on EGR valve

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,632 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 68,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 61,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,272 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 47,036 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,329 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 38,329 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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WP11 TVF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP11 TVF, 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 WP11 TVF registered?

WP11 TVF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is WP11 TVF safe to buy?

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