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YC11 VCK

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 157,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 157,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,961 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 149,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,778 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 137,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low and worn inner edge - 225/55/178 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 3 differential bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 137,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low and worn inner edge - 225/55/178 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 3 differential bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

Fail 5 Sep 2022 129,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

Pass 31 Aug 2021 120,245 miles

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 100,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 98,668 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 May 2015 86,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 86,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 53,851 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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YC11 VCK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCK, 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 YC11 VCK registered?

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

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