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LF11 XEC

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 XEC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,001 miles

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,269 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 82,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 78,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 75,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 70,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,696 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 67,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30r20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,154 miles

under trays fitted

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,343 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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LF11 XEC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF11 XEC, 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

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What year was LF11 XEC registered?

LF11 XEC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is LF11 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF11 XEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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