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YC60 VCE

2011 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,662 mi
Last recorded172,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 VCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 172,662 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 160,230 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 160,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 149,252 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 9 Feb 2023 134,287 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,920 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,052 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,544 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,958 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,298 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 VCE is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 YC60 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

YC60 VCE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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The MOT history for YC60 VCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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