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YC61 LKN

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,895 mi
Last recorded64,895 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,357 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 61,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 58,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,479 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,506 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2015 45,041 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 45,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,937 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 LKN 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 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 YC61 LKN, 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 YC61 LKN registered?

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

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