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YC61 MXP

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,674 mi
Last recorded172,674 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 172,674 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 172,674 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 163,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 161,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,786 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn thinner than the rest of the tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,950 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 MXP is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

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

Is YC61 MXP safe to buy?

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