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YB11 SYY

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,037 mi
Last recorded182,037 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 SYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 182,037 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 165,053 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 165,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 154,698 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,627 miles

emissions 0.03

Pass 26 Oct 2019 127,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

park brake just passed at 16 percent

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre inner edges are slight worn

Rear Lower diff bush is detereated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,138 miles

Nearside rear tyre pressure worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre pressure worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,550 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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YB11 SYY 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 78.6%.

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 YB11 SYY, 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 YB11 SYY registered?

YB11 SYY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is YB11 SYY safe to buy?

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