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YB11 UBF

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,255 mi
Last recorded104,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 UBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,274 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 95,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 75,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,600 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 70,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,639 miles

Nearside Rear axle/diff rubber mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth in center also inner side wall damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front suspension height lower than offside front

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn heavily inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bump stop broken shroud fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn heavily inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bump stop broken shroud fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn more on the inside 245/40/19h winter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2018 61,768 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn more on the inside 245/40/19h winter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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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YB11 UBF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBF, 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 YB11 UBF registered?

YB11 UBF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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