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PX11 GKN

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,380 mi
Last recorded135,380 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX11 GKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 105,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin removal of wheel required to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,083 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,962 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,885 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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PX11 GKN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX11 GKN, 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

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What year was PX11 GKN registered?

PX11 GKN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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