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YC11 VJY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 101,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 100,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 94,178 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 94,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 89,955 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 81,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,944 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 VJY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC11 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

YC11 VJY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 VJY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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