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YH11 USE

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,273 mi
Last recorded171,273 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 USE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 171,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 169,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 166,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 163,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 155,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 132,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,351 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,178 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,759 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limmit

offside rear tyre close to limmit

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,498 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 USE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

YH11 USE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is YH11 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 USE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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