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PK11 UHN

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,327 mi
Last recorded163,327 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 UHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 163,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drl not working

Fail 20 Jul 2023 163,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 149,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,978 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 142,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn where the bottom off the shock bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 132,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,331 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 119,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,777 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges,Advise alignment check.

nearside rear tyre low @ 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,964 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 UHN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK11 UHN, 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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PK11 UHN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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