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YK11 ZLZ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 122,250 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 112,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,078 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 105,005 miles

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

Nearside headlamp is full of condensation

Pass 22 Apr 2022 97,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,925 miles

0 emissions measured at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,624 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,132 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 ZLZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK11 ZLZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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