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LB11 BHJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 151,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 132,972 miles

Offside Washer jet slightly misaligned.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 87,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,296 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

SCREW IN N/S/F TYRE

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN , REPLACEMENT ADSVISED

O/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN .. REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Pass 31 Jan 2016 59,082 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 59,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,177 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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LB11 BHJ 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 LB11 BHJ, 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 LB11 BHJ registered?

LB11 BHJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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