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LJ61 KKW

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,802 mi
Last recorded167,802 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 KKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 167,802 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 166,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 131,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear Differential mounting bushes worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 131,368 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear Differential mounting bushes worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,494 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,529 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,043 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,273 miles

Nearside Front nail on tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,283 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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LJ61 KKW is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ61 KKW, 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 LJ61 KKW registered?

LJ61 KKW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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