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VE11 EFO

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,939 mi
Last recorded148,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 EFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 148,939 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 138,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, slightly perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, slightly perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 138,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, slightly perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, slightly perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R18 100Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,692 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 16 Nov 2022 120,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 96,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,918 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 90,556 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,656 miles

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

service warning

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,564 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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VE11 EFO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE11 EFO, 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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VE11 EFO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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