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K33 ENJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,305 mi
Last recorded137,305 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 ENJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 137,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on the inner portion 245/40/19 98y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 128,842 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 128,420 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,534 miles

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

screen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus below limit on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,020 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,155 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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K33 ENJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K33 ENJ, 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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K33 ENJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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