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YC61 LFV

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 102,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,445 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,237 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower ball joint arm cloest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm ball joint arm cloest ton rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn slight expose of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

offside front slight brake backing plate catching slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,461 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,422 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,111 miles

Front brake disc lipped slightly worn

Fail 13 Jan 2017 54,111 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc lipped slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,307 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn tyres pressures low

rear brake pads getting close to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,745 miles

vehicle emissions too clean to produce a report

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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YC61 LFV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC61 LFV, 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

How do I check the history of YC61 LFV?

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What year was YC61 LFV registered?

YC61 LFV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YC61 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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