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YH61 BKZ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,454 mi
Last recorded203,454 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 203,454 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 203,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 176,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,945 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 92,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,608 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,565 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,367 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 48,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,427 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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YH61 BKZ 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 YH61 BKZ, 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 YH61 BKZ registered?

YH61 BKZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 BKZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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