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YC11 TZV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 TZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 144,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/19 103Y XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 135,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,164 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 98,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,972 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YC11 TZV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YC11 TZV, 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 YC11 TZV registered?

YC11 TZV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 TZV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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