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YE11 BEU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,702 mi
Last recorded165,702 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 165,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 165,667 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 157,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 145,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 131,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 96,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2020 81,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,086 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 72,086 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,825 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 48,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YE11 BEU 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 BEU, 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 YE11 BEU registered?

YE11 BEU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is YE11 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 BEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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