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LM11 LPC

2011 BMW 530

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 LPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 133,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays

Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,479 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,573 miles

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

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

under trays fitted limited visibility

Pass 24 May 2019 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,429 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,757 miles

Front brake disc's light corrosion on inner surface

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,180 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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LM11 LPC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LM11 LPC, 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 LM11 LPC registered?

LM11 LPC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is LM11 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM11 LPC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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