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YC60 PZX

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,293 mi
Last recorded121,293 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 PZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,293 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 121,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,339 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,767 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing on edges and few little cuts not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2022 105,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing on edges and few little cuts not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside front tyres slight wearing on edges and starting to crack in structure

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,572 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,892 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,881 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 90,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,320 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm outer ball joint [rearmost] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm outer ball joint.[rearmost] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn outer shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,578 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,760 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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YC60 PZX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC60 PZX, 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 YC60 PZX registered?

YC60 PZX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 February 2011.

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