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YH61 DXF

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,409 mi
Last recorded135,409 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also leaking air ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,286 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 128,274 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel welded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,910 miles

Nearside Rear ALLOY BEEN REPAIRED

Rear DIFFERENTIAL BUSHES CRACKED

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 113,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Previous welding repair cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlight lamp condensed up

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,765 miles

Offside Front Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Slight play in lower suspension ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Slight play in lower suspension ball joint. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,200 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,200 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre bald inner edge

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 DXF is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXF, 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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YH61 DXF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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