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YC60 VTA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,078 mi
Last recorded137,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 137,078 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 137,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm both n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s + o/s worn inner edges, n/s heavily worn 245/40R19 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2024 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,526 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 79,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 77,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,036 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,600 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,541 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 34,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VTA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

YC60 VTA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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