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YE11 EUV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,048 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,543 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 136,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 130,028 miles

Rear BOTH rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 13 Jul 2023 123,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,595 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 111,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,158 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 101,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 86,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,532 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,985 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,984 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,682 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 EUV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

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

Is YE11 EUV safe to buy?

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