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S12 REE

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

239,199 mi
Last recorded239,199 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 REE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 239,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 229,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 221,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 213,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 208,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 202,073 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 202,072 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 199,015 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 179,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,326 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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S12 REE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S12 REE, 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 S12 REE registered?

S12 REE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is S12 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 REE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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