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R18 UKR

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,299 mi
Last recorded128,299 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 UKR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 128,299 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,559 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 100,536 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,325 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,486 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 72,354 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2017 58,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2016 44,700 miles

Emissions too Clean/No print out given

Pass 18 May 2015 39,052 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 38,967 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 30,992 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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R18 UKR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R18 UKR, 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 R18 UKR registered?

R18 UKR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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