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FP11 BWC

2011 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 BWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 128,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 128,254 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 122,357 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,083 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,041 miles

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear centre brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres perished and tread low also, winter tyres fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 96,667 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 85,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 82,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,985 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires wheels off to confirm (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 May 2017 67,356 miles

O/S PARKING READING POOR

PARKING BRAKE READINGS @17% >> ATTENSION REQUIRED

Fail 11 May 2017 67,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

O/S PARKING READING POOR

PARKING BRAKE READINGS @17% >> ATTENSION REQUIRED

Pass 13 May 2016 62,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT (3.5.1g)

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

Centre CHECK DISCS RE-MINIMUM ADVISED THICKNESS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F WINTER TYRE 3 mm EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,844 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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FP11 BWC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP11 BWC, 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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FP11 BWC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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