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FR61 OSD

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,321 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2023 142,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,639 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 124,609 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,697 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,564 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,270 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,487 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stayBAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FR61 OSD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSD, 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 FR61 OSD registered?

FR61 OSD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is FR61 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 OSD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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