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YC61 LGN

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,134 mi
Last recorded149,134 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 149,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,905 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 136,881 miles

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

front wipers poor

slight perishing to all both axle beam bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2023 136,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers poor

slight perishing to all both axle beam bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight cracking and perishing to both rear axle mounting bushes and rear diff mountings

Fail 27 Sep 2022 129,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight cracking and perishing to both rear axle mounting bushes and rear diff mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,808 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight perishing/cracking to all rear subframe bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2021 122,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight perishing/cracking to all rear subframe bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,277 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front wiper blades poor

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Sep 2020 117,277 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front suspension arm (middle arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front wiper blades poor

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,413 miles

slight buckle in nearside front wheel rim

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,026 miles

front brake pads low , slight wear to front brake discs

offside rear tyre on 2.6mm

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,455 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 96,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,240 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,240 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,546 miles

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

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

osf outer edge of tyre scrubbed off

slight seap on diff

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 LGN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC61 LGN, 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 YC61 LGN registered?

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

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