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LS11 KHA

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

270,616 mi
Last recorded270,616 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 KHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 270,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 251,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 229,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 206,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 180,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 163,343 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 163,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 156,109 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 156,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,283 miles

Nearside Front jacking mount missing

Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking mount missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,649 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,232 miles

front brake pads appear low

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,398 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 KHA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KHA, 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 LS11 KHA registered?

LS11 KHA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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