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YD61 ZJK

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,541 mi
Last recorded69,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 ZJK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and full undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,695 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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YD61 ZJK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YD61 ZJK, 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 YD61 ZJK registered?

YD61 ZJK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is YD61 ZJK safe to buy?

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