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YC61 LXS

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,455 mi
Last recorded130,455 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 130,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 130,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 122,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 116,982 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 116,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 110,034 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 109,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,997 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,608 miles

Both front tyres outer edge worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,736 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 LXS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LXS, 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

How do I check the history of YC61 LXS?

You can check the full history of YC61 LXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC61 LXS registered?

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

Is YC61 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 LXS have outstanding finance?

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