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YC61 LRX

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,513 mi
Last recorded166,513 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 166,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play f\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 144,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 140,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 140,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 128,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 128,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,827 miles

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

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

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

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 LRX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue 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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

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

Is YC61 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LRX 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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