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YE61 SWV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 131,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 114,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 114,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,251 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 88,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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 20 Jun 2019 66,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,827 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 46,745 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,382 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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YE61 SWV 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 78.6%.

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 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 YE61 SWV, 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 YE61 SWV registered?

YE61 SWV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is YE61 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 SWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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