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ST11 OPD

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,580 mi
Last recorded118,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 OPD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 118,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged outer wall 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer wall and cut in inner wall 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2026 118,580 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged outer wall 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged outer wall and cut in inner wall 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and cut in inner wall 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2024 112,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and cut in inner wall 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in inner wall 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 112,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and cut in inner wall 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in inner wall 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 105,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,798 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,086 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,595 miles

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

emissions too clean to be detected

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,518 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,626 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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ST11 OPD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST11 OPD, 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 ST11 OPD registered?

ST11 OPD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is ST11 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 OPD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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