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L25 ASL

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,297 mi
Last recorded144,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 ASL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 144,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 142,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 126,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 112,604 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 112,599 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 103,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 95,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 89,466 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,807 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 70,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,482 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 62,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 43,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,651 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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L25 ASL is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L25 ASL, 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 L25 ASL registered?

L25 ASL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is L25 ASL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 ASL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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