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2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD 38
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,079 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 75,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,806 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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KD 38 is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KD 38, 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

How do I check the history of KD 38?

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What year was KD 38 registered?

KD 38 is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is KD 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD 38 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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