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YE61 ULK

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 103,621 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 100,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 94,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray cover unable to check underneath the car

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,139 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,139 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,155 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,576 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,369 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 ULK 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 76.9%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

YE61 ULK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is YE61 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 ULK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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