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FM11 DKF

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,858 mi
Last recorded172,858 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 DKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 172,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 170,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 157,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,777 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 139,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,789 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 86,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,444 miles

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,160 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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FM11 DKF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FM11 DKF, 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 FM11 DKF registered?

FM11 DKF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is FM11 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM11 DKF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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