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KN61 BZW

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,544 mi
Last recorded144,544 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 BZW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 144,544 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 138,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,891 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 121,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,343 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 95,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,060 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,029 miles

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

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

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

offside front Tyre worn on edges

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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KN61 BZW 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 100%.

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 KN61 BZW, 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 KN61 BZW registered?

KN61 BZW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is KN61 BZW safe to buy?

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