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YC61 NPU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,289 mi
Last recorded128,289 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 128,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Water ingress. (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Diff mounting bush split and worn .

Nearside Rear Diff mounting bush split and worn .

Offside Rear diff mounting bush split and worn .

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,028 miles

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

Rear Diff support bush s split and worn .

Fail 19 Mar 2025 122,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Diff support bush s split and worn .

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 112,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full vehicle under-tray fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BBJ (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BBJ (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full vehicle under-tray fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 43,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,848 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 NPU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

YC61 NPU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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