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AO11 ZDW

2011 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,908 mi
Last recorded54,908 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZDW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,073 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover, undertray and floor shields fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 31,998 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover, undertray and floor shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,365 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 26,068 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 16 May 2018 26,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 17 May 2017 23,618 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 21,133 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on outer edge. Block treaded.

Pass 20 May 2015 18,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,447 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AO11 ZDW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Gold 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 AO11 ZDW, 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 AO11 ZDW registered?

AO11 ZDW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is AO11 ZDW safe to buy?

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