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YH61 XBW

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,076 mi
Last recorded111,076 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 XBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 111,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 83,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,849 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 70,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,772 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,190 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 XBW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

YH61 XBW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is YH61 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 XBW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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