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YH61 BJO

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,725 mi
Last recorded77,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 64,457 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 64,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 36,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 30,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,484 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 12,219 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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YH61 BJO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH61 BJO, 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 YH61 BJO registered?

YH61 BJO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is YH61 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 BJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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