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CN11 FXF

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 FXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 131,794 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 93,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,645 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 76,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 57,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,994 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CN11 FXF is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,996cc 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 CN11 FXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN11 FXF registered?

CN11 FXF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is CN11 FXF safe to buy?

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