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YE11 XLK

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,120 mi
Last recorded156,120 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 XLK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 156,120 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 156,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arms (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 128,034 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454019Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,685 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 77,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,239 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 45,981 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs if wear.

Fail 22 May 2017 45,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wipers are showing signs if wear.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Has 2 nails in it. ()

Pass 31 May 2016 39,921 miles

Offside Front puncture in osf tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,357 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 XLK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

YE11 XLK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is YE11 XLK safe to buy?

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