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LS61 CXP

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,577 mi
Last recorded171,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 CXP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 171,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 163,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 153,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 140,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 126,340 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,285 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 88,440 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

camera removed from swept area prior to test.

shields prevent full examination.

Fail 25 Nov 2017 88,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

camera removed from swept area prior to test.

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,055 miles

advise shields prevent full examination.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,314 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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LS61 CXP is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 LS61 CXP, 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 LS61 CXP registered?

LS61 CXP is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is LS61 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 CXP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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