CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL11 JHK

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 JHK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,898 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 93,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454019 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2025 76,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,706 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen washers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,114 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,208 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 57,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,897 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,211 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 32,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,648 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL11 JHK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL11 JHK, 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

How do I check the history of SL11 JHK?

You can check the full history of SL11 JHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL11 JHK registered?

SL11 JHK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is SL11 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL11 JHK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL11 JHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL11 JHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.