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YK11 VKD

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 97,895 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 97,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,587 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 88,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 71,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 64,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low on rear, recommend (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,360 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 38,360 miles

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

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

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 VKD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKD, 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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YK11 VKD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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