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OU11 XKW

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 XKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 104,481 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,125 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,125 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,142 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,470 miles

O/s and N/s rear Tyre's wearing inner edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,222 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,207 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,207 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 44,155 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,677 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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OU11 XKW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU11 XKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU11 XKW?

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What year was OU11 XKW registered?

OU11 XKW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is OU11 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU11 XKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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