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OV61 NVY

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,947 mi
Last recorded161,947 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 NVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 161,947 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,408 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 5 Jul 2024 147,468 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,213 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 124,157 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED unit in the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 112,805 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 112,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 wheels (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 May 2020 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,752 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,400 miles

Nearside Rear worn to 3mm

Offside Rear worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,619 miles

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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OV61 NVY 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 OV61 NVY, 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 OV61 NVY registered?

OV61 NVY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is OV61 NVY safe to buy?

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