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YH61 OSK

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,156 mi
Last recorded163,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 OSK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 163,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 149,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 140,340 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,007 miles

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 20 Jan 2023 128,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 7 Jan 2022 119,760 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 101,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,114 miles

Diesel emmissions too clean to read

Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,029 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,963 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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YH61 OSK is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YH61 OSK, 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 YH61 OSK registered?

YH61 OSK is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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