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VU61 OMG

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,871 mi
Last recorded179,871 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OMG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 179,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 176,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 170,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,128 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn strut one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn strut one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play strut one (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 15 Oct 2016 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play strut one (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play strut one (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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VU61 OMG is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU61 OMG, 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 VU61 OMG registered?

VU61 OMG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is VU61 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 OMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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