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YK61 LSF

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,425 mi
Last recorded151,425 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 151,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,160 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 145,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 137,205 miles

damaged to body

Fail 4 May 2022 137,205 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative insecure (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

damaged to body

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,102 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 109,058 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,510 miles

Offside front tyre tread bald on outside edge

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 LSF 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 75%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

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

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