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VN11 BYT

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,366 mi
Last recorded176,366 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 BYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 176,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 168,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 155,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 143,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,202 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 103,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,002 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 87,530 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 87,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,940 miles

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,645 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edge

front and rear inner pads look close to the legal limit

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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VN11 BYT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 VN11 BYT, 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 VN11 BYT registered?

VN11 BYT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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