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YE61 WBN

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,319 mi
Last recorded136,319 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 WBN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 136,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 136,268 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 129,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,415 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,842 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front track-control arm balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,834 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 WBN is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

YE61 WBN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YE61 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 WBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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