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YC61 OWX

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,190 mi
Last recorded158,190 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 158,190 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 146,096 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 134,468 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 134,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,553 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2023 122,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,543 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,747 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 104,746 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,462 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,357 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,060 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,090 miles

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

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 OWX is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

YC61 OWX is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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