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VO61 KLA

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,852 mi
Last recorded184,852 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 KLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 184,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 173,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 165,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 159,964 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 138,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2020 128,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 120,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,637 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower arm front bush contaminated by oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper corner (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,302 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,101 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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VO61 KLA is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO61 KLA, 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 VO61 KLA registered?

VO61 KLA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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