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YK11 YWN

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,584 mi
Last recorded161,584 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 161,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 154,350 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 149,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 142,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 137,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 132,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,145 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,039 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,039 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YWN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

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

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