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YK11 VPL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,230 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,353 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin .

Fail 16 Sep 2023 82,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing thin .

Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel is badly dented inner rim .

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,672 miles

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

Rear tyres worn close to wear bars .

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,070 miles

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,169 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,360 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,961 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 VPL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

YK11 VPL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is YK11 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 VPL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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