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YH11 USB

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 148,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 148,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 133,950 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 133,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,210 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges worn and has few cut ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,001 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light is on

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,431 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 117,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 92,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s rear tyre has small cut

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 USB 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 75%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

YH11 USB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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