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FX61 LPN

2011 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LPN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 158,729 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 158,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 148,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,327 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,327 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,935 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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FX61 LPN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX61 LPN, 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 FX61 LPN registered?

FX61 LPN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is FX61 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 LPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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