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YB11 VBL

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 172,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 163,796 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 163,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 154,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 151,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,801 miles

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

light weep from rear diff

Pass 15 Aug 2020 130,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 178,525 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,337 miles

under trays fitted obstructing view to some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,487 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,222 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 VBL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB11 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

YB11 VBL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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