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YC60 RVU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,450 mi
Last recorded224,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 RVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 224,450 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 224,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 204,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 177,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 177,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 149,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 149,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth around shoulders ,low on psi.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,251 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre punctured

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 RVU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVU, 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 YC60 RVU registered?

YC60 RVU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 February 2011.

Is YC60 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 RVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC60 RVU have outstanding finance?

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