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YC61 OFH

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OFH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 108,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 104,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 100,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,282 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,047 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 89,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,708 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,753 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 32,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YC61 OFH is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC61 OFH, 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 YC61 OFH registered?

YC61 OFH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YC61 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 OFH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 OFH have outstanding finance?

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