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RK61 TYO

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,642 mi
Last recorded102,642 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 TYO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 77,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,455 miles

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 17 Aug 2020 59,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 55,198 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the limit

Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,464 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the limit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,194 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust emissions to clean to obtain gas test results

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,867 miles

engine covers fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,018 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 20,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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RK61 TYO is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK61 TYO, 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

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What year was RK61 TYO registered?

RK61 TYO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is RK61 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK61 TYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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