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ST51 KES

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,232 mi
Last recorded203,232 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 KES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 203,232 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 194,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 194,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front day time running light out

Pass 11 Mar 2024 181,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 164,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 148,952 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2022 148,952 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2021 138,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,726 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 133,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 168,563 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 104,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,186 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear and offside rear chilled seat fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,362 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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ST51 KES is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST51 KES, 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 ST51 KES registered?

ST51 KES is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is ST51 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 KES shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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