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J30 PGJ

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 PGJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,456 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 112,007 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,234 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,156 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,855 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,842 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2018 79,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,956 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn very low at inner edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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J30 PGJ 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 75%.

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 J30 PGJ, 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 J30 PGJ registered?

J30 PGJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is J30 PGJ safe to buy?

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