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AF11 YVT

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,229 mi
Last recorded136,229 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 YVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,229 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 131,830 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 131,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 124,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,718 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,332 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 110,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 110,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 96,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 96,261 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,706 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,426 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF11 YVT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF11 YVT, 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 AF11 YVT registered?

AF11 YVT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is AF11 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 YVT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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