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FG11 KJO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 KJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 161,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 161,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 152,084 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2024 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,971 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 171,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 83,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,597 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,605 miles

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 KJO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJO, 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 FG11 KJO registered?

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

Is FG11 KJO safe to buy?

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