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RO11 BYC

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,438 mi
Last recorded165,438 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 BYC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 165,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 100,412 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 155,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,932 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,812 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,281 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,281 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,353 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,616 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,643 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 55,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,131 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

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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RO11 BYC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO11 BYC, 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 RO11 BYC registered?

RO11 BYC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is RO11 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO11 BYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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