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E13 ETE

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 ETE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 155,207 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 147,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,302 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 121,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 128,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,132 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 118,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear row seats unable to check

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,774 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,993 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,343 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link upper joint boot split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,932 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link upper joint boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,478 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,478 miles

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

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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E13 ETE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E13 ETE, 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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E13 ETE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 December 2011.

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The MOT history for E13 ETE shows 34 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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