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YH61 OSJ

2011 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,890 mi
Last recorded47,890 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 OSJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,890 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 46,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,254 miles

Front Inner slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 39,237 miles

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

Front Inner slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,412 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 34,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH61 OSJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH61 OSJ, 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 YH61 OSJ registered?

YH61 OSJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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