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SL11 KWE

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,896 mi
Last recorded155,896 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 155,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rubber mounting split

Fail 14 Jul 2026 155,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rubber mounting split

Pass 16 Jul 2025 144,884 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 144,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,206 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 135,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,801 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,621 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,102 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,102 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,283 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading/print out.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and is starting to wear on inner edge. 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading/print out.

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,720 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition corrosion build up on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,729 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in osf tyre sidewall, no chords visible

reduced pressure, windscreen washers

slight smearing windscreen wipers

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 KWE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KWE, 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 SL11 KWE registered?

SL11 KWE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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