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YK61 KBZ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,087 mi
Last recorded179,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 KBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 179,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge with small cut in tread. No ply/cord visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 152,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,877 miles

Front Both side front brake back plates insecure.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm bush which is attached to shock absorber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,804 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 99,019 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 98,764 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,974 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))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 93,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,321 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 11 Apr 2017 86,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,901 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK61 KBZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK61 KBZ, 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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YK61 KBZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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