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SM61 HKL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HKL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 142,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,117 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 134,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275-40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 108,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 39,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,603 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 38,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,263 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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SM61 HKL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 SM61 HKL, 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 SM61 HKL registered?

SM61 HKL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SM61 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 HKL 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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