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MW60 LYH

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 LYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 152,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Visible through undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 152,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Visible through undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread inner edge wear 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread inner edge wear 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,045 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 124,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,909 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,099 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,649 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,206 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,698 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,325 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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MW60 LYH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW60 LYH, 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 MW60 LYH registered?

MW60 LYH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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