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YC60 OOV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,855 mi
Last recorded162,855 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 OOV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,855 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 157,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 150,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,825 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 142,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose rubbed through to cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 225,870 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 211,973 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,766 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possibly due to different structure tyres fitted across axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre non-runflat, all other tyres fitted are runflat

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,321 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 94,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,851 miles

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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YC60 OOV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YC60 OOV, 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 YC60 OOV registered?

YC60 OOV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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The MOT history for YC60 OOV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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