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YE11 GWP

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,162 mi
Last recorded179,162 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 179,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 171,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 171,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 163,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 151,333 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,988 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 132,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,830 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,259 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 39,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWP is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

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

Is YE11 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 GWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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