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YK11 UKG

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276,666 mi
Last recorded276,666 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 UKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 276,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 264,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 252,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 238,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 225,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 212,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 204,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 181,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,798 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,264 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,839 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,052 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 UKG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YK11 UKG, 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 YK11 UKG registered?

YK11 UKG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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