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PK11 FLF

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 FLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 128,895 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 128,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,648 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,375 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,711 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 62,249 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245 on nearside and 255 on offside (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,740 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 27,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,040 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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PK11 FLF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK11 FLF, 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 PK11 FLF registered?

PK11 FLF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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