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Y400 SUL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,890 mi
Last recorded203,890 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 SUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 203,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 193,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 186,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 181,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 165,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 152,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,320 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 133,318 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,120 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,120 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 62,919 miles

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

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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Y400 SUL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 Y400 SUL, 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 Y400 SUL registered?

Y400 SUL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is Y400 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y400 SUL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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