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LF11 YGH

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,723 mi
Last recorded182,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 YGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 182,723 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 182,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 19 Sep 2024 174,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 140,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,400 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,649 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,912 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 36,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LF11 YGH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 LF11 YGH, 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 LF11 YGH registered?

LF11 YGH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is LF11 YGH safe to buy?

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