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YE11 XMT

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,090 mi
Last recorded196,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 196,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays not allowing full visual inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2024 195,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 185,522 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 172,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 172,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,297 miles

Offside Headlamp output reduced compared to the nearside

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 144,651 miles

Child seat at near side rear,seat belt unexamined

Play in offside front lower ball joint , advise renewing soon

Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low and inner edge worn

Fail 6 Dec 2018 134,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low and inner edge worn

Rear Brake discs worn

Reverse warning light on dash but lights working

Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 110,357 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 20 May 2016 101,582 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,631 miles

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

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

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 XMT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

YE11 XMT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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