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DP11 BPK

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,314 mi
Last recorded162,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 BPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 162,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 153,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 142,835 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 142,676 miles

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 13 Jul 2023 131,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,817 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 120,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 108,807 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 108,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 99,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,049 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,592 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 53,592 miles

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

no smoke detected on test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,846 miles

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

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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DP11 BPK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DP11 BPK, 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 DP11 BPK registered?

DP11 BPK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is DP11 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP11 BPK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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