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LT61 XWB

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,377 mi
Last recorded152,377 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 XWB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 152,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 143,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 130,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 121,605 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 90,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,681 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LT61 XWB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LT61 XWB, 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 LT61 XWB registered?

LT61 XWB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is LT61 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 XWB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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