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WR11 AOL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,488 mi
Last recorded132,488 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 AOL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 126,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,878 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 116,867 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,584 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,238 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,764 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper streaky

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,523 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 64,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,375 miles

emmisions to clean to register

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,954 miles

Nearsise front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

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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WR11 AOL 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 77.8%.

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 WR11 AOL, 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 WR11 AOL registered?

WR11 AOL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is WR11 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR11 AOL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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