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YE11 XCH

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 XCH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 95,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 66,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut, unable to see cords

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,769 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,516 miles

OSR tyre valve stem cracked/perished

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,070 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 37,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,256 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,620 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 XCH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

YE11 XCH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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