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MX11 KWE

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX11 KWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,339 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 117,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,015 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

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

Rear anti roll bar slight surface corrosion.

Under shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,262 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Nearside Front Outer Side wall has cut no canvious at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 73,262 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Nearside Front Outer Side wall has cut no canvious at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MX11 KWE is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX11 KWE, 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 MX11 KWE registered?

MX11 KWE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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