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LA61 DSO

2011 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 DSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,453 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 102,452 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside day running light not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 78,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,972 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter 'A' is scuffed (0.1 (b))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter 'A' is scuffed (0.1 (b))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,738 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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LA61 DSO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA61 DSO, 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 LA61 DSO registered?

LA61 DSO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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