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LM11 LVV

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,824 mi
Last recorded102,824 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 LVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,824 miles

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

engine & underbody panels fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,796 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,983 miles

under body panels fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under body panels fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,000 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 27 Apr 2019 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,867 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 LVV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 LM11 LVV, 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 LM11 LVV registered?

LM11 LVV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is LM11 LVV safe to buy?

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