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YD61 XSU

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,844 mi
Last recorded162,844 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 XSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 162,844 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,606 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 138,360 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four sides x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 107,998 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,033 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,016 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,446 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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YD61 XSU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD61 XSU, 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 YD61 XSU registered?

YD61 XSU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is YD61 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 XSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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