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PK61 DCU

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,458 mi
Last recorded114,458 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 DCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 114,458 miles

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

Rear diff mounts splitting

Pass 29 May 2025 103,618 miles

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

Rear diff mounts splitting

Fail 28 May 2025 103,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff mounts splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2024 93,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. 245/50R18 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. 245/50R18 Runfalt (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,707 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50R18 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,948 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 67,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,712 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn close to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,416 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,679 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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PK61 DCU is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK61 DCU, 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 PK61 DCU registered?

PK61 DCU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is PK61 DCU safe to buy?

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