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ST61 ECV

2011 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 ECV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,942 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 91,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,447 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside /offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 80,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside /offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,313 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 67,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suggest tracking with new tyres ,due to uneven wear

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,805 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,928 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 ECV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST61 ECV, 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 ST61 ECV registered?

ST61 ECV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is ST61 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 ECV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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