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KN61 EJU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,813 mi
Last recorded109,813 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 EJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 104,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,545 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,870 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Nov 2015 42,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,034 miles

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

Rear 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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KN61 EJU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN61 EJU, 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 KN61 EJU registered?

KN61 EJU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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