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AK61 OSL

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,727 mi
Last recorded129,727 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 129,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 201,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 114,746 miles

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,544 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,093 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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AK61 OSL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK61 OSL, 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 AK61 OSL registered?

AK61 OSL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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