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J19 ADJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 ADJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 141,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,564 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Steady arm front bush worn/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flex hose union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Steady arm front bush worn/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Steady arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Steady arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2019 108,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

O/S/R brake pads approx 60% worn N/S/R approx 20% worn

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,604 miles

Windscreen has slight damage

Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,603 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,030 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,632 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J19 ADJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J19 ADJ, 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 J19 ADJ registered?

J19 ADJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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