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E13 YFD

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,980 mi
Last recorded115,980 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 YFD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 115,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres; Both are worn smooth to far inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk not functioning (7.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres; Both are worn smooth to far inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,235 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 90,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

movement/play/lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joints

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,716 miles

Front Both front tyres worn edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,417 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,188 miles

Front WINDSCREEN CHIPPED X2 ZONE A

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.OOMM IN CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front NAIL IN TREAD

Offside Rear SHOCK MISTING LEAK SLIGHT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.OOMM IN CENTRE AND NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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E13 YFD is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E13 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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