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OV61 VTT

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VTT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,371 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,724 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Internal rack play ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Internal rack play ()

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on edges of tread. (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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,133 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 52,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,044 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,664 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,664 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,732 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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OV61 VTT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTT, 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 OV61 VTT registered?

OV61 VTT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is OV61 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 VTT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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