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YE11 EKD

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,400 mi
Last recorded172,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 172,400 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 172,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 164,109 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 164,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 157,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 151,121 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 145,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 137,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,628 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 127,628 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower ball joint has slight movement(recommend replacing soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 127,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall but not to cords

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall but not to cords

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,571 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 91,571 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,881 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 EKD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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