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YE11 ENT

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 ENT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 151,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 151,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 144,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 129,652 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,120 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 116,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,755 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 May 2018 63,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,664 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 May 2014 25,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,611 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 ENT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YE11 ENT, 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 ENT registered?

YE11 ENT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is YE11 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 ENT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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