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L8 GFS

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,760 mi
Last recorded148,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 148,760 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 143,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 137,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 125,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 93,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,414 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,310 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,389 miles

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

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

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise wiper blades leaving smeares

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,530 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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L8 GFS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 L8 GFS, 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 L8 GFS registered?

L8 GFS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is L8 GFS safe to buy?

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