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M10 TKX

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 TKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,986 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,845 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,826 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns split (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp converter fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tail light damaged

Offside Front Headlamp converter fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 73,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp converter fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tail light damaged

Offside Front Headlamp converter fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,172 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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M10 TKX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M10 TKX, 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 M10 TKX registered?

M10 TKX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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