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R17 KYR

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 KYR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 145,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 140,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 140,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on bald outer edge 245/40x19RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 133,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on outer edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 126,651 miles

Engine under cover fitted can't see under engine

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,898 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished units (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 122,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished units (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,360 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 120,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge heavily worn 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,679 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,592 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,592 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 Rf (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,813 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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R17 KYR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue 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 R17 KYR, 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 R17 KYR registered?

R17 KYR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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