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KN11 ZXV

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,817 mi
Last recorded166,817 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 166,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,200 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2017 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,465 miles

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 22 Jun 2016 122,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,213 miles

offside rear tyre small crack

Fail 25 Jun 2015 116,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre small crack

Pass 29 May 2014 104,574 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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KN11 ZXV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN11 ZXV, 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 KN11 ZXV registered?

KN11 ZXV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is KN11 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 ZXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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