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YC61 OZT

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,631 mi
Last recorded145,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 145,631 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 140,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,453 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 133,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,469 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 121,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,584 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2017 68,597 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 43,694 miles

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Fail 23 Dec 2014 28,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,839 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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YC61 OZT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC61 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

YC61 OZT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 OZT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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