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YC61 PKN

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 PKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 33,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,750 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,017 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 PKN is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN registered?

YC61 PKN is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is YC61 PKN safe to buy?

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