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YE11 XSU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,882 mi
Last recorded186,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 XSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 186,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 183,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 171,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear,second hand part been fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 135,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,219 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 100,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 82,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 66,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,190 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 XSU 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 92.3%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

YE11 XSU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is YE11 XSU safe to buy?

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