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LR11 NKN

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 NKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 99,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,490 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,658 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,925 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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LR11 NKN 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 85.7%.

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 LR11 NKN, 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 LR11 NKN registered?

LR11 NKN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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