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YN61 LGG

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN61 LGG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,204 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,202 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,266 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 71,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,983 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 63,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,936 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,797 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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YN61 LGG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN61 LGG, 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 YN61 LGG registered?

YN61 LGG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is YN61 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN61 LGG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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