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YE60 DFJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,042 mi
Last recorded170,042 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 170,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 166,146 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 160,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 146,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,319 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 26 Jun 2020 113,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 98,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 83,657 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/20 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inside edge. ()

Pass 15 May 2017 65,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,331 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,722 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 13,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 13,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DFJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE60 DFJ, 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 YE60 DFJ registered?

YE60 DFJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is YE60 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE60 DFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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