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DK61 HRG

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 HRG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 147,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,322 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 88,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock mounts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,254 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,000 miles

Tread lifting on inner edges of both front tyres

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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DK61 HRG 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 DK61 HRG, 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 DK61 HRG registered?

DK61 HRG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is DK61 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 HRG 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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