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YP60 VOT

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,730 mi
Last recorded232,730 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP60 VOT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 232,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 232,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 222,178 miles

Front Chip stone windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe suspect corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 212,112 miles

Front Tyres Are Bald on Outer Edges, Recommend Replacement

Stone Chips In windscreen

Under Trays Damaged in Places

Fail 12 Aug 2021 211,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Chip stone windscreen

Front Tyre worn on edge both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2020 202,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And Perished ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 193,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 182,477 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 182,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 176,203 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 156,823 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 143,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 143,778 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,083 miles

Nearside Front 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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YP60 VOT 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 71.4%.

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 YP60 VOT, 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 YP60 VOT registered?

YP60 VOT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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