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YH11 MXB

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

219,328 mi
Last recorded219,328 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 MXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 219,328 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 213,660 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 202,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 193,576 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 193,407 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 183,388 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 183,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 170,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 164,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 150,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 142,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 124,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MXB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MXB, 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 YH11 MXB registered?

YH11 MXB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is YH11 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 MXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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