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YC61 KUR

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,918 mi
Last recorded118,918 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KUR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 118,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 106,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,802 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,890 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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YC61 KUR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC61 KUR, 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 YC61 KUR registered?

YC61 KUR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YC61 KUR safe to buy?

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