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AJ61 CYC

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CYC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,176 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 96,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Dust Cover Insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & Torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Dust Cover Insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR as marked . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,236 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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AJ61 CYC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 CYC, 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 AJ61 CYC registered?

AJ61 CYC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is AJ61 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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