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WF61 LAA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 LAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 138,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 138,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,214 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,289 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF61 LAA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WF61 LAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF61 LAA registered?

WF61 LAA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is WF61 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF61 LAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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