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FG11 KJA

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 KJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 121,385 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 121,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 115,171 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 115,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,502 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,228 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG11 KJA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG11 KJA, 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 FG11 KJA registered?

FG11 KJA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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