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L4 CYO

2011 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,503 mi
Last recorded88,503 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CYO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 75,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 54,850 miles

Front Lower Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 17,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,801 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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L4 CYO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Yellow 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 L4 CYO, 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 L4 CYO registered?

L4 CYO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is L4 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 CYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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