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SL11 KBF

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,597 mi
Last recorded197,597 miles
Recorded on25 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2025 197,597 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2025 197,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 175,276 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 157,054 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 138,397 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 118,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 113,750 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 102,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 88,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 74,229 miles

Rear brake discs pitted and worn.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,644 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 14 May 2015 45,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,557 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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SL11 KBF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 SL11 KBF, 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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SL11 KBF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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