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YH61 DDN

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,871 mi
Last recorded180,871 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 180,871 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 168,567 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 168,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 147,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,642 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,642 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative topped up scree wash (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,941 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,793 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,992 miles

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

oil leak from differential/drive shaft seal o/side

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak from differential/drive shaft seal o/side

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,752 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 DDN 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 66.7%.

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 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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

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

Is YH61 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 DDN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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