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WR11 XNU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,968 mi
Last recorded159,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 159,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 159,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275-40-20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 146,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,753 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 125,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,447 miles

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

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

Rear Rear diff bushes slighty worn/cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,181 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,304 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XNU 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 XNU, 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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WR11 XNU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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