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YE11 EHR

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 117,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 105,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,991 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle underside covers prevent thorough inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,622 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,567 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,643 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,573 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower rear ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,567 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower rear ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,326 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,326 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 53,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 EHR 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 70.6%.

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 EHR, 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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YE11 EHR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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