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WP11 LSL

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP11 LSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 148,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 137,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 136,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 135,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on inside edge - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,123 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 119,849 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Hub caps fitted to offside front, nearside front, and nearside rear wheels, suspect wheel bolts may be missing on the other three wheels

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,929 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,973 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 69,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,223 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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WP11 LSL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP11 LSL, 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.

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What year was WP11 LSL registered?

WP11 LSL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is WP11 LSL safe to buy?

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