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L111 MFF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 MFF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 105,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 100,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 93,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 80,708 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,233 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 65,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,478 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 41,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,791 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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L111 MFF 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 L111 MFF, 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 L111 MFF registered?

L111 MFF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is L111 MFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 MFF 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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