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YK11 UHM

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,554 mi
Last recorded144,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 UHM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 144,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Seal Slightly Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 137,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm at pass limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm at pass limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r alloy wheel repaired

Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 109,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,786 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 94,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 86,608 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 86,608 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,920 miles

engine and under body tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,313 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,313 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,509 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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YK11 UHM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK11 UHM, 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 YK11 UHM registered?

YK11 UHM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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