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YE61 WNG

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,079 mi
Last recorded154,079 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 154,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 139,512 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,637 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,862 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated slightly affecting output

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,272 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,732 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,194 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,772 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,797 miles

center exhaust bracket detached

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,809 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 31,780 miles

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

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 WNG 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 81.3%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

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

Is YE61 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 WNG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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