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J111 HHB

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,098 mi
Last recorded152,098 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 HHB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 152,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2023 152,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2022 149,281 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2022 149,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 131,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower suspension arms front bushes slight play nearside and offside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 119,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 119,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2019 114,200 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS /OS worn on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and has slight cracking between tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2018 98,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and has slight cracking between tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,808 miles

Front tyres cracking between tread

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 79,808 miles

Front tyres cracking between tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 69,183 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2015 61,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 54,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,066 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,046 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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J111 HHB is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 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 J111 HHB, 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 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J111 HHB registered?

J111 HHB is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2007.

Is J111 HHB safe to buy?

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