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J44 XEY

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 XEY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,365 miles

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

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 59,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 50,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,745 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 7,459 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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J44 XEY is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 J44 XEY, 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 J44 XEY registered?

J44 XEY is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is J44 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 XEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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