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DL60 KCX

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL60 KCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,849 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 143,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,154 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 137,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,145 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 131,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,122 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

Fail 9 Jan 2016 93,014 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,036 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

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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DL60 KCX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DL60 KCX, 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 DL60 KCX registered?

DL60 KCX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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