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L666 HLM

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,890 mi
Last recorded150,890 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 HLM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 150,890 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 150,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,047 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner misshapen

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,887 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,376 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,318 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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L666 HLM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L666 HLM, 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 L666 HLM registered?

L666 HLM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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