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YD61 XUH

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,420 mi
Last recorded155,420 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 155,420 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 151,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,459 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 131,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 130,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,008 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 124,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 63,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,999 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 XUH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XUH, 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.

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What year was YD61 XUH registered?

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

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