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MU11 ELY

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU11 ELY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 100,474 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre. outer edge worn

Fail 14 Jan 2017 58,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre. outer edge worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,920 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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MU11 ELY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MU11 ELY, 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 MU11 ELY registered?

MU11 ELY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is MU11 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU11 ELY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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