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J121 COT

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,474 mi
Last recorded118,474 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 COT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 112,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,509 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 65,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,892 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 60,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,377 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 54,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,325 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,859 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on extreme inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 40,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on extreme inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,907 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge and has small cuts to tread

Pass 31 Dec 2013 13,598 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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J121 COT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J121 COT, 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 J121 COT registered?

J121 COT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is J121 COT safe to buy?

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