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YC61 NCO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,038 mi
Last recorded170,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 170,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 163,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 153,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 145,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 138,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 209,172 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 209,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 93,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 74,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,924 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

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 NCO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

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

Is YC61 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NCO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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