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PE61 YCM

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,131 mi
Last recorded114,131 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 YCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 114,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,409 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,302 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 62,511 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2020 62,511 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,554 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,554 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail air spring (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,315 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,315 miles

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

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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PE61 YCM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE61 YCM, 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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PE61 YCM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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