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L20 WLM

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 WLM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm attached to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge almost to the plies/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge almost to the plies/c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,523 miles

emission too clean

Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emission too clean

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,063 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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L20 WLM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L20 WLM, 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 L20 WLM registered?

L20 WLM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is L20 WLM safe to buy?

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