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YH11 FTC

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,207 mi
Last recorded157,207 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,707 miles

wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,697 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,263 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,954 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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YH11 FTC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH11 FTC, 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

How do I check the history of YH11 FTC?

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What year was YH11 FTC registered?

YH11 FTC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is YH11 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 FTC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH11 FTC have outstanding finance?

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