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S19 RKL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,819 mi
Last recorded195,819 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 RKL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 195,819 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 195,767 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 186,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 179,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 172,831 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 172,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 161,281 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2022 161,265 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 151,432 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central underside covered in protective trays

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 139,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,014 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,074 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,645 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 20 May 2015 64,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S19 RKL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S19 RKL, 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 S19 RKL registered?

S19 RKL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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