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YF11 UVH

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,526 mi
Last recorded197,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 UVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 197,526 miles

Offside Rear Air bag slightly perished

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 197,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air bag slightly perished

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 187,070 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 161,835 miles

BOTH REAR tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/40 R19 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/40 R19 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 161,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/40 R19 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/40 R19 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,414 miles

Both rear disc,s well lipped

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,973 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 85,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YF11 UVH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black 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 YF11 UVH, 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 YF11 UVH registered?

YF11 UVH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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