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EK61 FLF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 FLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 97,427 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 97,421 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2025 95,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,097 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (4mm) Left across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (4mm) Left across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 15 Jan 2020 86,292 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,834 miles

undertrays + engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,325 miles

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,437 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 FLF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FLF, 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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What year was EK61 FLF registered?

EK61 FLF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is EK61 FLF safe to buy?

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