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VN11 ECT

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

184,075 mi
Last recorded184,075 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ECT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 184,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 172,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 168,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 162,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 155,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 148,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,638 miles

Cut in tyre o/s/f but cords not visible.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 85,861 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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VN11 ECT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VN11 ECT, 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 VN11 ECT registered?

VN11 ECT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is VN11 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 ECT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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