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J29 BNY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,001 mi
Last recorded148,001 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 BNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 148,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 142,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 131,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 122,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,024 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 109,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2021 89,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main/rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 62,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,557 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,279 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,703 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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J29 BNY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J29 BNY, 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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J29 BNY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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