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YE61 WSN

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,625 mi
Last recorded218,625 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 218,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 218,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 203,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 190,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 176,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 163,522 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,471 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 126,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected airbag deflated (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,225 miles

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,747 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 WSN 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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

YE61 WSN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is YE61 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 WSN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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