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ML61 KNA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,318 mi
Last recorded164,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 KNA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 164,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 164,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 154,470 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 154,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,692 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 147,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,339 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 142,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 137,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,801 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,801 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,123 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear arms slight lift (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ML61 KNA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML61 KNA, 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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ML61 KNA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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