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YD61 YUL

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 YUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,953 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 97,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,343 miles

corning light failure

front wipers split

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,326 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 68,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,030 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,194 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

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 YUL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

YD61 YUL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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