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YK11 UJS

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,632 mi
Last recorded144,632 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 UJS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,632 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 134,833 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 114,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,955 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,564 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in N/S/F suspension lower ball joint

Slight play in O/S/F suspension lower ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,685 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Front brake pads low

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres worn close to wear markers

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F lower ball joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,008 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,978 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 UJS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UJS, 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 UJS registered?

YK11 UJS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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