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KS11 JKS

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 JKS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,464 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,404 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,876 miles

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

advise alignment as O/S/F tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,581 miles

osf tyre low outer edge 2mm and has small cuts in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,380 miles

near side and off side front tyres very light cracking in treads

near side rear tyre very light cracking in treads

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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KS11 JKS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KS11 JKS, 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 KS11 JKS registered?

KS11 JKS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is KS11 JKS safe to buy?

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