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KM11 EKE

2011 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,141 mi
Last recorded165,141 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 EKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 165,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 155,620 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 152,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 222,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 207,942 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be wearing lower the outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

squeaking on the rear of the vehicle suspect rear D-bushes at fault

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 109,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2019 109,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 82,076 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 82,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,957 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 55,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low Emissions-No Printout

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 44,368 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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KM11 EKE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM11 EKE, 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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KM11 EKE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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