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EF60 XCE

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 XCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,626 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2025 91,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,218 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 73,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 63,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,567 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,776 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE RUNNING TO CLEAN TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,893 miles

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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EF60 XCE 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 81.3%.

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 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 EF60 XCE, 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 EF60 XCE registered?

EF60 XCE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is EF60 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 XCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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