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YC11 WLB

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,247 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 116,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 102,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 92,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,903 miles

engine covers & under trays front to rear fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers & under trays front to rear fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,842 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,541 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 34,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 28,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 22,789 miles

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

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

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 WLB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

YC11 WLB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is YC11 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 WLB 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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