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K800 SLS

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 SLS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,604 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 148,601 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipping the wrong way (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipping the wrong way (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,101 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 118,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative Suspension Air Spring (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,070 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,798 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 44,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,123 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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K800 SLS 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 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 K800 SLS, 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 K800 SLS registered?

K800 SLS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is K800 SLS safe to buy?

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