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AY61 OXM

2011 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,118 mi
Last recorded62,118 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 OXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 62,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 56,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 48,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 42,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,311 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 36,311 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both Front & Rear Plates (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,728 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,521 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,964 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 2,380 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 2,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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AY61 OXM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY61 OXM, 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 AY61 OXM registered?

AY61 OXM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is AY61 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 OXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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