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RO11 YZN

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,041 mi
Last recorded183,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 YZN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 183,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 173,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,275 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 134,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,447 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,730 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,841 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,437 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,716 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,195 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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RO11 YZN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

RO11 YZN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for RO11 YZN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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