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YC11 WJL

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,275 mi
Last recorded189,275 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 WJL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 189,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 189,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 169,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 149,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 149,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint shocker goes through (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint shocker goes through (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 82,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 61,846 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,939 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 WJL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

YC11 WJL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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