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EC11 GUY

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,080 mi
Last recorded182,080 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC11 GUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 182,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 180,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 179,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 179,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 177,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 175,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 172,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 168,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 165,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 161,367 miles

Offside Front tyre/worn/inner/edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 161,367 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad/light/on (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front tyre/worn/inner/edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 141,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,805 miles

nsf tyre wearing badly on outer edge close to limit

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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EC11 GUY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EC11 GUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EC11 GUY registered?

EC11 GUY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2011.

Is EC11 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC11 GUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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