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YC61 LLM

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,653 mi
Last recorded221,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 221,653 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 221,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 214,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 200,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 171,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 137,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,590 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords outer edge+cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,515 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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YC61 LLM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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