CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY61 UVG

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,282 mi
Last recorded203,282 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 UVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 203,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 195,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 187,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 183,764 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 22 Apr 2022 167,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 150,459 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 149,787 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not release, (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible also has sharp edges. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 131,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 131,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,685 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 63,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,432 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY61 UVG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY61 UVG, 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

How do I check the history of GY61 UVG?

You can check the full history of GY61 UVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY61 UVG registered?

GY61 UVG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is GY61 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 UVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY61 UVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY61 UVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.