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YK61 RXO

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,579 mi
Last recorded180,579 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 180,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 170,269 miles

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

Front wear sensor split

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 149,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped on edges slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 149,770 miles

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

Front 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 Lipped on edges slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,651 miles

Front Cleaned residue from front Reg plate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Size 245/40 ZR19 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Size 275/35 R19 100W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cleaned residue from rear Reg plate

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,332 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low off screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 34,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RXO 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 73.3%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

YK61 RXO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is YK61 RXO safe to buy?

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