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YC61 KYF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,653 mi
Last recorded190,653 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 190,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 187,653 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 187,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 174,320 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

oil level low

Fail 23 Mar 2021 174,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 153,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 153,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected writing on screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,629 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 1 Feb 2018 103,258 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,090 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,726 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 KYF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

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

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