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HG61 JHL

2011 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,353 mi
Last recorded181,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 JHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 181,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 170,255 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 159,531 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 159,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 152,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 152,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 146,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine rattling

Fail 30 May 2022 146,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine rattling

Pass 4 May 2021 119,499 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Both Sides Brake Discs Slightly Lipped.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Old Mark Leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 112,837 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges.

Fail 13 Jun 2020 112,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,270 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 99,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 87,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,928 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 66,925 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 58,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG61 JHL is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HG61 JHL, 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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HG61 JHL is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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