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YC61 MKA

2011 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,673 mi
Last recorded179,673 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 179,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 245/40/19/ 98yxl continental premium contact6 SSR 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 179,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 245/40/19/ 98yxl continental premium contact6 SSR 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 161,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 275/35/19 96y rft bridgestone turanza (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 143,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,645 miles

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers obscuring some components

covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer jacking point missing

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,474 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,672 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,363 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 MKA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Yellow 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 MKA, 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.

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YC61 MKA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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