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M5 CTK

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CTK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 154,815 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 154,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 146,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,167 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 138,431 miles

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

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

advise : possible fault with nearside front headlamp/indictor electrics

Fail 18 Jul 2023 138,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,582 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 125,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,332 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 87,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 117,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 117,960 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 84,233 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 84,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,352 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,206 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear tyres worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,630 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,487 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,229 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 28,229 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

this vehicle has been lowered

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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M5 CTK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 M5 CTK, 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 M5 CTK registered?

M5 CTK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is M5 CTK safe to buy?

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