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YH61 DMY

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,275 mi
Last recorded180,275 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DMY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 180,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 175,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 175,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 159,006 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 159,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,090 miles

advise oil leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Nov 2021 149,088 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from the rear diff

Pass 8 Nov 2019 123,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 123,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge peeling tread and exposed steel bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm and will fail as per o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,902 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge / advise replacing

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,268 miles

Emissions to low to detect

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

Under panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,527 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edges

emissions to low to detect

under vehicle panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly wearing unevenly

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 DMY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

YH61 DMY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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