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NV11 ELH

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,434 mi
Last recorded126,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 ELH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 126,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,076 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,094 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 94,043 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 82,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,189 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 67,650 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,709 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,173 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,327 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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NV11 ELH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NV11 ELH, 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 NV11 ELH registered?

NV11 ELH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is NV11 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV11 ELH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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