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LC61 KEU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 KEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 164,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 155,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 148,905 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 145,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,971 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 126,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,705 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 113,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside, 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 71,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside, 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 41,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC61 KEU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC61 KEU, 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

How do I check the history of LC61 KEU?

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What year was LC61 KEU registered?

LC61 KEU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is LC61 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 KEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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