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YK61 PMX

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 PMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,035 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,481 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,344 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 89,342 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,710 miles

smoke test to clean to register

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,668 miles

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

fas not detected.

n/s/f door damaged.

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 PMX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

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

Is YK61 PMX safe to buy?

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