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DK11 BTZ

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

245,921 mi
Last recorded245,921 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 245,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 238,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 233,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 225,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 215,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 205,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 201,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 191,684 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 191,684 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 184,212 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 184,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.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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DK11 BTZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK11 BTZ, 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 DK11 BTZ registered?

DK11 BTZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DK11 BTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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