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S888 YKA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 YKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 91,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 82,116 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 79,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,500 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2x missing (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,845 miles

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

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

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

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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S888 YKA 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 92.9%.

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 S888 YKA, 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 S888 YKA registered?

S888 YKA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is S888 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 YKA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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