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AU61 YNY

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,792 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 121,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,673 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 111,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,196 miles

Emissions not detected '

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,238 miles

Exhaust emissions not detected.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 100,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions not detected.

Fail 11 Jul 2020 100,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,378 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 47,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating excessive brake judder on front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,172 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 40,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 35,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,563 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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AU61 YNY is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU61 YNY, 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

How do I check the history of AU61 YNY?

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What year was AU61 YNY registered?

AU61 YNY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is AU61 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 YNY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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