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J222 BJJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 BJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 139,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 115,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,763 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,739 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three belts ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,075 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to wear on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,287 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to wear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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J222 BJJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J222 BJJ, 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 J222 BJJ registered?

J222 BJJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is J222 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 BJJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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