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YK11 YZP

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,585 mi
Last recorded153,585 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 153,585 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 153,583 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 147,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 147,702 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 137,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,835 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,626 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm with shocker on it . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 92,676 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm with shocker on it . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm with shocker on it . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,026 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,507 miles

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

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

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