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YK61 OTA

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 OTA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 44,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,313 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 34,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,915 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 21,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,736 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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YK61 OTA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YK61 OTA, 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 YK61 OTA registered?

YK61 OTA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is YK61 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 OTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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