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SW11 HKD

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 HKD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 110,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE (SMOOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 106,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SMOOTH - 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SMOOTH 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,380 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,775 miles

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 void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 46,782 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 30 May 2017 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,593 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 31,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,228 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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SW11 HKD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW11 HKD, 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 SW11 HKD registered?

SW11 HKD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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