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J17 TOO

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,061 mi
Last recorded180,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 TOO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 180,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear differential bushs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2025 166,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 157,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 156,522 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 156,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,108 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 147,108 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,209 miles

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

engine cover unable to make ful lassesment

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 121,606 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 121,606 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,981 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,989 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,750 miles

front tyres low on outer edges

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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J17 TOO 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 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 J17 TOO, 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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J17 TOO is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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