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YK11 YFR

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 YFR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,085 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,220 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 139,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,205 miles

Nearside Rear NS rear backing plate insecure but not likely to become dethatched

Offside Rear OS rear backing plate insecure but not likely to become dethatched

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,601 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,037 miles

Nearside Rear air spring bellow is showing cords and is swollen in the same area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,115 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 YFR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver 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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

YK11 YFR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is YK11 YFR safe to buy?

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