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SM11 HKA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,584 mi
Last recorded134,584 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 134,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 117,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 104,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 88,158 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 87,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,108 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 74,107 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 68,080 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,994 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,087 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking air leak from air bag (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,871 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,767 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 24,765 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
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SM11 HKA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 SM11 HKA, 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

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What year was SM11 HKA registered?

SM11 HKA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is SM11 HKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 HKA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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