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YE60 BVL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 BVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 100,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 88,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 88,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 83,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,958 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,584 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 5,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 5,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,507 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,216 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 21,216 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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YE60 BVL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YE60 BVL, 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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YE60 BVL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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