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YK61 POU

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,484 mi
Last recorded191,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 191,484 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 177,334 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 172,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 172,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,206 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 1 Mar 2021 161,206 miles

Drive chain excessively worn rear diff bushes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 11 Feb 2020 148,143 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 138,140 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,754 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r <2.0mm and severe inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r <2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r <2.0mm and severe inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r <2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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 POU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

YK61 POU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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