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EA11 TCV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 TCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 128,014 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,046 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,389 miles

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

passed emission 0.02

rear brake pads outer low

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,389 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

nail o/s/r tyre

passed emission 0.02

rear brake pads outer low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear diff leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 64,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,627 miles

rear suspention low

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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EA11 TCV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA11 TCV, 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 EA11 TCV registered?

EA11 TCV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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