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DV61 YAA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,636 mi
Last recorded155,636 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 YAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 154,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 137,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 117,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 179,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 107,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,275 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,275 miles

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

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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DV61 YAA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DV61 YAA, 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 DV61 YAA registered?

DV61 YAA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DV61 YAA safe to buy?

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