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YF11 VRJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 133,689 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,694 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded down ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 84,127 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Recording cam ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded down ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,771 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,260 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 32,103 miles

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

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

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 VRJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

YF11 VRJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is YF11 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF11 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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