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YK11 VYZ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,846 mi
Last recorded161,846 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 152,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 143,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Reaction Arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,758 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2016 63,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,524 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 VYZ 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 VYZ, 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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What year was YK11 VYZ registered?

YK11 VYZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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