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YK61 PPZ

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,664 mi
Last recorded143,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 143,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (cords soon to be exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 137,945 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 133,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,308 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,530 miles

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 PPZ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PPZ, 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.

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What year was YK61 PPZ registered?

YK61 PPZ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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