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TO11 NKS

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,593 mi
Last recorded135,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO11 NKS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 135,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 135,593 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,480 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 126,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 126,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 123,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,513 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,986 miles

Front brakes are imbalanced when applying the brake, inner face of front discs seem worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,435 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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TO11 NKS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 TO11 NKS, 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 TO11 NKS registered?

TO11 NKS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for TO11 NKS 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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