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YE11 GKF

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,011 mi
Last recorded230,011 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 GKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 230,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 213,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,902 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 102,841 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 102,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,011 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 10 Jun 2016 65,622 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,425 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,425 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,921 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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YE11 GKF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

YE11 GKF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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