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YK11 VKX

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,792 mi
Last recorded180,792 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 180,792 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 179,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 175,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2022 170,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 23 Apr 2021 160,998 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Fail 22 Apr 2021 160,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 29 Apr 2020 155,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 20 Mar 2019 141,685 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 137,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,216 miles

Front engine under tray broken

Front lift in both front bottom ball joints

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,554 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 VKX 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 85.7%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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