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YH61 BTZ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 130,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 121,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 112,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 104,233 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 95,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 88,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 76,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 31 May 2019 69,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BTZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH61 BTZ registered?

YH61 BTZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is YH61 BTZ safe to buy?

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