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YC11 VAA

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 125,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,626 miles

Front Lower Slight lift at nearside and offside forward suspension arm ball joints

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 86,625 miles

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

Front Lower Slight lift at nearside and offside forward suspension arm ball joints

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,170 miles

Slight lift at offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,850 miles

Slight lift at front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,350 miles

Offside and and nearside front lower suspension balljoints lift detected.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside and and nearside front lower suspension balljoints lift detected.

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,115 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 31,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VAA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

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

Is YC11 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VAA 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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