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2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS11 BMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2022 92,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 85,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,695 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jun 2020 82,694 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,914 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,753 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,815 miles

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

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,010 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RS11 BMW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue 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 RS11 BMW, 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 RS11 BMW registered?

RS11 BMW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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