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FR61 OPY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,146 mi
Last recorded100,146 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 OPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,286 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 99,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,603 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,862 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 37,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 21,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FR61 OPY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey 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 FR61 OPY, 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 FR61 OPY registered?

FR61 OPY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is FR61 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 OPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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