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YE11 EZH

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,142 mi
Last recorded177,142 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 177,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both outer edges and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 177,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both outer edges and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 167,692 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 167,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 154,443 miles

Nearside Direction indicator repeater is loose

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts and stones in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 154,345 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator repeater is loose

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts and stones in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,454 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,618 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,222 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,296 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,366 miles

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

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 EZH 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 62.5%.

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 EZH, 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 EZH registered?

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

Is YE11 EZH safe to buy?

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