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K88 PET

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 PET
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,220 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 94,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 96,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 84,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,952 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,225 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,460 miles

emissions too clean for test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,433 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges and heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K88 PET 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 K88 PET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K88 PET registered?

K88 PET is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is K88 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 PET 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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