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LF61 YXL

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,199 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 125,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LF61 YXL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue 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 LF61 YXL, 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 LF61 YXL registered?

LF61 YXL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LF61 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 YXL 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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