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YC60 RZS

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,145 mi
Last recorded156,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 156,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 156,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 149,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 137,798 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 137,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Lap belt stalk missing lap belt can not be clipped in to stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose is rubbing on suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,456 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some component's

Small chip on nearside front windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2023 130,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Hose has been rubbing against suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some component's

Small chip on nearside front windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,647 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring some component's

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 123,563 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Object on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and undertray obscuring some component's

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,584 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 112,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,078 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,715 miles

Both front tyres heavy wear at shoulders.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

section of rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RZS 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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

YC60 RZS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is YC60 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 RZS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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