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YE11 GFU

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,069 mi
Last recorded164,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 GFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 164,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 148,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 148,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,513 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,082 miles

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)

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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YE11 GFU is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE11 GFU, 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 YE11 GFU registered?

YE11 GFU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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