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YE61 UAD

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 UAD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 127,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,512 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 113,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 109,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 87,062 miles

possible front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,225 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 UAD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE61 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

YE61 UAD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is YE61 UAD safe to buy?

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