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LC60 KZW

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,483 mi
Last recorded139,483 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 KZW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 139,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 207,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 119,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp held in with mastic but secure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 111,742 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 111,742 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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tyres slightly worn inside edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn outside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,271 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 105,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,633 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Reached pass mark of 16%. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted front to back.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads stepped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,089 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,629 miles

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

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

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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LC60 KZW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC60 KZW, 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 LC60 KZW registered?

LC60 KZW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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