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YK11 WVU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

342,317 mi
Last recorded342,317 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 342,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 317,741 miles

Both front tyres low on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Top of offside shock absorber piston/ram damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 317,740 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Top of offside shock absorber piston/ram damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres low on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 300,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 282,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 269,113 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 269,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 252,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 252,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward outer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,755 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,243 miles

small chip in screen just outside zone A

smoke level too low to record a reading

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,537 miles

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

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 WVU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

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

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