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YE11 XHA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

288,135 mi
Last recorded288,135 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 288,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 269,693 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 251,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 229,500 miles

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

engine cover

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

under shield

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2021 209,278 miles

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

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

engine cover

front tyres wearing on edges

under shield

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2019 178,786 miles

differential mounting bushes showing deterioration

engine cover

under shield

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2018 164,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 156,113 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 156,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 125,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XHA, 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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YE11 XHA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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