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SO11 XBK

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,852 mi
Last recorded109,852 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 XBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 109,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front DRL Not working

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 106,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front DRL Not working

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,819 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 87,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 52,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,162 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,779 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 41,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO11 XBK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO11 XBK, 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 SO11 XBK?

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What year was SO11 XBK registered?

SO11 XBK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is SO11 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 XBK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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