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PX61 ECY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 ECY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,483 miles

Nearside Front alloy road wheel has slight damage on outer rim

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

Rear rear diff mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,030 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2024 92,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2023 86,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,562 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,851 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 73,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 67,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 60,107 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

emissions not detected

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,303 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX61 ECY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX61 ECY, 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 PX61 ECY registered?

PX61 ECY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is PX61 ECY safe to buy?

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