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DK11 GWD

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 GWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,687 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 120,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,679 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 94,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 86,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 78,615 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 78,614 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 68,500 miles

small chip the nearside lower part of windscreen, not yet excessive

Fail 13 May 2016 68,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing on their outer edges

small chip the nearside lower part of windscreen, not yet excessive

Pass 20 May 2015 57,868 miles

Condition of N/S mirror glass

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GWD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

DK11 GWD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is DK11 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 GWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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