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FG11 ZNK

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ZNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 102,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,246 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,590 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 21 May 2014 34,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

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 ZNK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

FG11 ZNK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is FG11 ZNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG11 ZNK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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