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EO11 FZU

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 FZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,275 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not connected

Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,659 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,531 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,357 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 47,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,352 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working halo rings (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,749 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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EO11 FZU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO11 FZU, 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 EO11 FZU registered?

EO11 FZU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EO11 FZU safe to buy?

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