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UA11 UFO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,722 mi
Last recorded126,722 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUA11 UFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 126,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,358 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 101,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,524 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,696 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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UA11 UFO 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 UA11 UFO, 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 UA11 UFO registered?

UA11 UFO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is UA11 UFO safe to buy?

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