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YG11 NDV

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,364 mi
Last recorded194,364 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 NDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 194,364 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 181,322 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 181,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 168,318 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 154,220 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 140,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 132,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,872 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,752 miles

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,290 miles

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

under trays on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,672 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 81,672 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,860 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre in tread pattern.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG11 NDV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG11 NDV, 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 YG11 NDV registered?

YG11 NDV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is YG11 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG11 NDV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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