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YH61 DCX

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,991 mi
Last recorded217,991 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 217,991 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 217,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, retaining clip missing allowing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 206,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 195,205 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 195,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 187,887 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 187,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 164,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 164,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 163,963 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 163,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 162,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 160,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 143,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 135,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 135,540 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,492 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 DCX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH61 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

YH61 DCX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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