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YC61 LSD

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,411 mi
Last recorded132,411 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 132,411 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 131,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 99,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,168 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 67,168 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high re-adjusted (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 34,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,951 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 LSD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD registered?

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

Is YC61 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LSD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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