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YC61 MZZ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,268 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear propshaft flexible coupling splitting.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,211 miles

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2025 115,211 miles

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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,700 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 3.0mm.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3.5mm.

Fail 15 Jan 2024 111,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 3.0mm.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3.5mm.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,047 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,563 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,044 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower rear ball joints.

Fail 12 Jan 2021 92,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.8mm.

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3.2mm.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower rear ball joints.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,447 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,234 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,807 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,838 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,723 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,448 miles

o/s/f tyre is smooth on edges

Fail 31 Dec 2014 33,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre is smooth on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 22,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,628 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 MZZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MZZ, 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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What year was YC61 MZZ registered?

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

Is YC61 MZZ safe to buy?

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