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YR61 PGU

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 PGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 120,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 109,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 106,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 89,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 56,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 47,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,943 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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YR61 PGU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR61 PGU, 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 YR61 PGU registered?

YR61 PGU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is YR61 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 PGU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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