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DY11 UBK

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,532 mi
Last recorded166,532 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 UBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 166,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 163,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 157,951 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 157,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 147,809 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,861 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,495 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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DY11 UBK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY11 UBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY11 UBK registered?

DY11 UBK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is DY11 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 UBK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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