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YK61 KNF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,012 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,685 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,322 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,286 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,872 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,928 miles

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

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 KNF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNF, 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 YK61 KNF registered?

YK61 KNF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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