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YF11 VLX

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,379 mi
Last recorded146,379 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS ()

Fail 26 Feb 2026 146,379 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,611 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 95,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 87,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 87,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 68,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,943 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,754 miles

Nearside 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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YF11 VLX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 YF11 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

YF11 VLX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is YF11 VLX safe to buy?

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