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LS11 FDU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,441 mi
Last recorded164,441 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 FDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 164,441 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2025 163,779 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 163,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect crack on weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 158,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 152,233 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 152,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 146,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 141,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 141,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,638 miles

Front brake disc's worn and corroded.

Rear tyres just above the limit.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,887 miles

Front number plate worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,549 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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LS11 FDU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS11 FDU, 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 LS11 FDU registered?

LS11 FDU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is LS11 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS11 FDU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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