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CJ52 MAY

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,294 mi
Last recorded155,294 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ52 MAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 155,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,921 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dark sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel spokes and rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 143,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dark sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel spokes and rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 108,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and is non run flat (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,257 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 86,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,791 miles

rear diff bush split

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,196 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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CJ52 MAY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJ52 MAY, 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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CJ52 MAY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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