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EK61 BKG

2011 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,836 mi
Last recorded161,836 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 BKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 161,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 154,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 144,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,489 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,886 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 60,886 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,902 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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EK61 BKG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK61 BKG, 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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EK61 BKG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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