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WX11 HPU

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,328 mi
Last recorded154,328 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX11 HPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 154,328 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 154,328 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 153,154 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 153,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 140,468 miles

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

Both o/s tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,990 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 124,989 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,167 miles

outer edge n/side front tyre starting to wear

Fail 19 Feb 2020 118,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer edge n/side front tyre starting to wear

Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,189 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 110,189 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear inner edge n/side front tyre

wear inner edge o/side rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

wear inner edge n/side front tyre

wear inner edge o/side rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,149 miles

Play in steering rack arms

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack arms

Signs of wear on n/s/r air bellows

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,632 miles

play in steering rack n/side

wear on inner edge rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,558 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,361 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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WX11 HPU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WX11 HPU, 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 WX11 HPU registered?

WX11 HPU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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