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YK11 VAM

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,390 mi
Last recorded68,390 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,390 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 61,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 40,076 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,972 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 VAM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

YK11 VAM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is YK11 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 VAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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