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CV61 XKC

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 XKC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 141,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2023 133,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,730 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 117,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 117,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,327 miles

Both rear wheel rims have a slight crack present. No loss of air pressure detected

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,405 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,276 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,968 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nsf tyre wear on edges

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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CV61 XKC 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 70.6%.

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 CV61 XKC, 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 CV61 XKC registered?

CV61 XKC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is CV61 XKC safe to buy?

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