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YK11 XTH

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,255 mi
Last recorded138,255 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 126,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,358 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 109,885 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,838 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,682 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,842 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 XTH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

YK11 XTH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is YK11 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 XTH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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