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YH61 HFY

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 84,601 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,784 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,434 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 HFY is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

YH61 HFY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YH61 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 HFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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