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YC61 MGV

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 134,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective due to water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 134,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to wear low – 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective due to water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to wear low – 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing heavily on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,834 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM BRAKE REACTION BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,967 miles

Car was to clean to register emissions

Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 114,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,421 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 105,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread slightly perishing from age

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly deteriorated from age

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly perishing from age

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated from age (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,636 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,942 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear 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 MGV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

YC61 MGV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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