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YK61 LHU

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,238 mi
Last recorded149,238 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 149,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 143,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,733 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 136,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,721 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,570 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 110,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,043 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 103,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,593 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,593 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LHU 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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

YK61 LHU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is YK61 LHU safe to buy?

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