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J15 DWP

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,496 mi
Last recorded111,496 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 111,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 110,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 108,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 99,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 32,532 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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J15 DWP is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J15 DWP, 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 J15 DWP registered?

J15 DWP is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is J15 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 DWP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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