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GY61 WWL

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,680 mi
Last recorded70,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 WWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,680 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2025 67,144 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components hidden behind.

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components hidden behind (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff oil leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2023 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components hidden behind (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,428 miles

Offside Rear differential bush worn

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

Rear both sides brake discs wearing. slightly lipped and slightly scored

brake fluid reservoir covered not allowing the inspection of fluid state

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components hidden behind

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,245 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 53,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and has a cut not deep to reach the cords on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has cuts not deep to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,563 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,352 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a slight damage to outer thread.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt not tested due to child seat in place

Nearside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,641 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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GY61 WWL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY61 WWL, 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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GY61 WWL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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