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RO11 FDX

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,257 mi
Last recorded149,257 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 FDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 149,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 144,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 136,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 133,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,432 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,203 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,637 miles

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

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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RO11 FDX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 RO11 FDX, 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 RO11 FDX registered?

RO11 FDX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is RO11 FDX safe to buy?

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