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YE61 XAA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 133,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,477 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2. ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 39,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,955 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 26,953 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,525 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 22,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 17,996 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 XAA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

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

Is YE61 XAA safe to buy?

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