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E4 REL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,582 mi
Last recorded142,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 REL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 142,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 128,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,636 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 109,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 100,490 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 100,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower drop link rubber small split

Offside Rear Lower reflector slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2022 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower drop link rubber small split

Offside Rear Lower reflector slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,251 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and full undertrays /shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,310 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,326 miles

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,150 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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E4 REL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 E4 REL, 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 E4 REL registered?

E4 REL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is E4 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 REL shows 17 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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