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DN61 YUT

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,591 mi
Last recorded157,591 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 157,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 157,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 140,630 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad sensor just off disc edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 140,630 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad sensor just off disc edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,925 miles

Engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,096 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,595 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,169 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,357 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,940 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre down to cords

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,412 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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DN61 YUT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN61 YUT, 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 DN61 YUT registered?

DN61 YUT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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