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YC61 NZD

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,484 mi
Last recorded119,484 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 NZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 114,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 103,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,056 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,806 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear under 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,115 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

rear seat belts not checked due to objects on seat

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,035 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,876 miles

Nail in offside 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 NZD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

YC61 NZD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YC61 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NZD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 NZD have outstanding finance?

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