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YC60 WDJ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,218 mi
Last recorded143,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,218 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 127,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 127,049 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 117,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 68,460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,274 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,135 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 34,183 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 34,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,816 miles

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

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 WDJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

YC60 WDJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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