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AK11 WVY

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,723 mi
Last recorded181,723 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 WVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 181,723 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 168,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 157,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 135,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,823 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has some lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 118,576 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excessive lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has some lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40-18 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40-18 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AK11 WVY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK11 WVY, 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 AK11 WVY registered?

AK11 WVY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is AK11 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 WVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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