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YC61 LUL

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,040 mi
Last recorded125,040 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 125,040 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 119,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,658 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,465 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,401 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 103,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 99,975 miles

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 28 Apr 2021 99,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 29 Apr 2020 98,353 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 98,353 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,183 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,943 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and getting close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,312 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,893 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F bottom ball joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LUL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

YC61 LUL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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