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YH61 BZJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,612 mi
Last recorded103,612 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,612 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,096 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 95,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Metal item embedded in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front sill damage

Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,889 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 57,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,503 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BZJ 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 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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

YH61 BZJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is YH61 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 BZJ 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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