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441 DWV

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,735 mi
Last recorded198,735 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration441 DWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 198,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 192,963 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 192,962 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 188,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 183,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 179,987 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 179,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 165,889 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 154,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 140,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 140,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 127,268 miles

Both front lower forwardmost suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 127,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,952 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,102 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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441 DWV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 441 DWV, 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 441 DWV registered?

441 DWV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is 441 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 441 DWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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