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W20 RYA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 RYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 110,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 110,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 101,554 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 95,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,860 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 80,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 70,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,634 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,906 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

stonechip in screen

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 22,348 miles

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

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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W20 RYA 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 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 W20 RYA, 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 W20 RYA registered?

W20 RYA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is W20 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W20 RYA 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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