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FE61 TEJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 80,796 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 79,825 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 69,390 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 61,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front and nearside front tyres outer side walls has a cuts

body work damage all around/rear bumper

vehicle require all 4 wheel alignment (strong advice)

Fail 15 May 2023 61,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and nearside rear tyres worn+ to wire cords from the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front and nearside front tyres outer side walls has a cuts

body work damage all around/rear bumper

vehicle require all 4 wheel alignment (strong advice)

Pass 16 May 2022 58,160 miles

Front reg plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald from the inner edge+tyre has a deep cut +tyre wearing low (strong advice0

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Offside Rear tyre bald from the inner edge + tyre outer side wall has a cuts (strong advice)

rear bumper damage/split slight bodty work damage to offside rear door panel

vehicle require all 4 wheel alignment (strong advice)

Fail 16 May 2022 58,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front reg plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald from the inner edge+tyre has a deep cut +tyre wearing low (strong advice0

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Offside Rear tyre bald from the inner edge + tyre outer side wall has a cuts (strong advice)

rear bumper damage/split slight bodty work damage to offside rear door panel

vehicle require all 4 wheel alignment (strong advice)

Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the outer edge (strong advice)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,274 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jul 2019 41,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,769 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres cut side wall

Offside Rear and nearside rear tyres cut side wall

Rear rear brake pads worn low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear (nsr and osr)

front windscreen has stone chip

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,933 miles

both front tyres outer side walls has a slight cuts

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,859 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,816 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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FE61 TEJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE61 TEJ, 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 FE61 TEJ registered?

FE61 TEJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FE61 TEJ safe to buy?

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