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X4 WSD

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 WSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 158,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,640 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 144,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 144,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,311 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 126,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 245/40 r19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 120,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 245/40 r19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,296 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,909 miles

Front tyre treads getting low on edges

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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X4 WSD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X4 WSD, 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 X4 WSD registered?

X4 WSD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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