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YH61 CHZ

2011 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,797 mi
Last recorded118,797 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CHZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,964 miles

under trays fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,746 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,861 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,940 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 CHZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

YH61 CHZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is YH61 CHZ safe to buy?

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