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YC61 RZB

2011 BMW 530

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,392 mi
Last recorded99,392 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 RZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 99,392 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 93,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 87,011 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 81,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,523 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,657 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND MORE ON THE INNER EDGES AND THE TYRES ARE CRACKING

Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,039 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 37,858 miles

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

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

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS LOW AND THE NSR OUTER PAD MAY BE VERY LOW

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,550 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,776 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 RZB is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

YC61 RZB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YC61 RZB safe to buy?

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