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YC11 ZVZ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,585 mi
Last recorded165,585 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 165,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 156,423 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 150,903 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 150,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 128,222 miles

F/O/S Tyre has cuts on wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres ()

Pass 5 May 2017 98,289 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 May 2016 86,852 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 63,428 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 63,428 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,135 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 38,135 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

YC11 ZVZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 ZVZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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