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YH11 HKM

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,497 mi
Last recorded193,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HKM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 193,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 183,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 173,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 162,362 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,082 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 151,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 141,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,737 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,301 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge - tread stepped. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge - tread stepped. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,301 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge - tread stepped. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge - tread stepped. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,868 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,105 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R has cut in sidewall not exposing cords.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,805 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 HKM is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH11 HKM, 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.

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What year was YH11 HKM registered?

YH11 HKM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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