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YK11 VLJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,847 mi
Last recorded150,847 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 150,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,757 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 113,476 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,767 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,044 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 VLJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

YK11 VLJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is YK11 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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