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Y33 NLR

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 NLR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 108,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,535 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2021 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,834 miles

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,938 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight vertical lift at NSF and OSF lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,359 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,103 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,549 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 25,479 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 25,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y33 NLR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y33 NLR, 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 Y33 NLR registered?

Y33 NLR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is Y33 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 NLR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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