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CX60 YKB

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,230 mi
Last recorded213,230 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX60 YKB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 213,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 208,369 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close and zero on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 194,467 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 194,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 180,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 180,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 129,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,921 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,904 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CX60 YKB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX60 YKB, 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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CX60 YKB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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