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E11 SHN

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,999 mi
Last recorded146,999 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 SHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 144,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 141,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 138,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,978 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 124,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,869 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 122,869 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 118,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 118,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,408 miles

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

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

cut to offside front tyre tread

Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,408 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut to offside front tyre tread

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,178 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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E11 SHN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 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 E11 SHN, 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 21 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 E11 SHN?

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What year was E11 SHN registered?

E11 SHN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is E11 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 SHN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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