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SM56 YES

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,939 mi
Last recorded195,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 195,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 185,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 175,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 175,815 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear, incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 164,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 150,352 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 150,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 142,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower section of screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' upper section of screen outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 112,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower section of screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' upper section of screen outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SM56 YES is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM56 YES, 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 SM56 YES registered?

SM56 YES is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is SM56 YES safe to buy?

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