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YK11 XEA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,163 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Rear differential leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,034 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Rear differential leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,995 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,968 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 65,301 miles

N/S Wiper Split But Clears Screen Effectively

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 275/35 RFT19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,823 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 58,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 58,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 58,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,347 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 XEA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

YK11 XEA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is YK11 XEA safe to buy?

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