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LK11 PDZ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,173 mi
Last recorded203,173 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK11 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 203,173 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 202,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 178,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 160,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 141,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 181,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 173,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 162,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,551 miles

n/s/f tyre is void of tread on outside

o/s/f tyre is low on edges

o/s/r suspension checked

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre is void of tread on outside

o/s/f tyre is low on edges

o/s/r suspension checked

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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LK11 PDZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK11 PDZ, 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 LK11 PDZ registered?

LK11 PDZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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