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YR11 SBU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

244,879 mi
Last recorded244,879 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 SBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 244,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 222,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2022 206,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 190,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 172,886 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 157,380 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 157,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear view mirror missing

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 139,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 126,183 miles

engine and under covers fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excessive lift play. (rear main arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excessive lift play. (rear main arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70 to 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim too high and well above zero line. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70 to 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,528 miles

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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YR11 SBU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR11 SBU, 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 YR11 SBU registered?

YR11 SBU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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