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LD61 PXS

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 PXS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,481 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 45,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 21 Mar 2019 41,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,479 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,551 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 31,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,128 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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LD61 PXS 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 LD61 PXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD61 PXS?

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What year was LD61 PXS registered?

LD61 PXS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is LD61 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 PXS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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