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FL11 WXW

2011 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,283 mi
Last recorded67,283 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 WXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,283 miles

key fob not working

Fail 17 Sep 2025 67,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

key fob not working

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,558 miles

Remote key inoperative.

Fail 25 Sep 2024 65,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner worn off with two cuts/splits to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner worn off with cut/split to cords also area on cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative BOTH. (4.6.1 (a))

Remote key inoperative.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,142 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Has an extra twist ! (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,920 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Four sections of high level stop lamp not working. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 56,920 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Four sections of high level stop lamp not working. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,509 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,096 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces slightly (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Under carriage trays and covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,962 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring most components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring most underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,483 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

os rear seat belt not checked as seat beign folded and loaded with heavy, fragile or numerous passenger effects or other articles.

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

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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FL11 WXW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 FL11 WXW, 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 FL11 WXW registered?

FL11 WXW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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