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WF61 TLY

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,523 mi
Last recorded144,523 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 144,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 134,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 125,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,439 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 3mm with inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 2mm with inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion forming on N/S/R brake disc face, pads ok

Slight cracking in both front tyre outer shoulders

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,822 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,484 miles

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire disconnected

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,320 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,231 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 33,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 33,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TLY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

WF61 TLY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is WF61 TLY safe to buy?

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