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EA60 XUC

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 XUC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 128,406 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 114,854 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,367 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 106,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,032 miles

low revved engine no emissions reading

Pass 22 Feb 2020 86,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,768 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,673 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,575 miles

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

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,743 miles

engine / undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Fail 15 Dec 2015 43,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine / undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and balding shoulder treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,504 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 29,021 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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EA60 XUC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA60 XUC, 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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EA60 XUC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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