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YC60 OYV

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,922 mi
Last recorded159,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 OYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 159,922 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 159,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 155,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 155,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 142,120 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, shock connecting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hazard/indicator slightly out of timing with other lamps

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, shock connecting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 130,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, shock connecting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hazard/indicator slightly out of timing with other lamps

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, shock connecting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 124,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 124,440 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,540 miles

Front tyres worn low outer edges

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,852 miles

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,720 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 59,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,306 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 OYV is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YC60 OYV, 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 YC60 OYV registered?

YC60 OYV is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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