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YK61 SWJ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,625 mi
Last recorded138,625 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 138,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 107,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

Rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,763 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 Front 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,120 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,630 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 48,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,831 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,055 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 SWJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

YK61 SWJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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