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F4 LYE

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,077 mi
Last recorded129,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 LYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 129,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 127,987 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 127,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished 245/50r18 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished 245/50r18 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 122,850 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 118,577 miles

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

Front central front upper item removing from driver viwe plz

Fail 21 Apr 2022 118,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front central front upper item removing from driver viwe plz

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,111 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 11 Feb 2021 115,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower/front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower/front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,349 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing

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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F4 LYE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F4 LYE, 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 F4 LYE registered?

F4 LYE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is F4 LYE safe to buy?

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