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DK61 TBU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 TBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 121,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 113,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,310 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 95,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TBU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK61 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

DK61 TBU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DK61 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 TBU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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