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YE11 AEY

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 AEY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,711 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 77,709 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,381 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,146 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 74,145 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,292 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 73,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre size 245/40x19 front, 275/35x19 rear

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre size 245/40x19 front, 275/35x19 rear

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre size 245/40x19 front, 275/35x19 rear

Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre size 245/40x19 front, 275/35x19 rear

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,876 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,389 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,209 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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YE11 AEY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE11 AEY, 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 YE11 AEY registered?

YE11 AEY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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