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V1 EJC

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 EJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 149,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 146,047 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 142,455 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 11 May 2023 137,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,145 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,548 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 125,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,291 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 124,291 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,285 miles

n/s/r tyre cut no cords showing

o/s/r tyre deep cut no cords showing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,445 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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V1 EJC 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 81.3%.

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 V1 EJC, 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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V1 EJC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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