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FY61 BFF

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,418 mi
Last recorded180,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BFF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 180,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 174,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2024 169,743 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 169,519 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,042 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 156,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 143,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,312 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slight worn closed to the cords.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre slight worn close to the cords.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,362 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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FY61 BFF 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 92.3%.

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 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 FY61 BFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 BFF registered?

FY61 BFF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FY61 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 BFF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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