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J600 LMG

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,520 mi
Last recorded128,520 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 LMG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 128,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 111,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,383 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,101 miles

rear diff bush split resulting in slight movement

Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,349 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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J600 LMG 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 93.8%.

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 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 J600 LMG, 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 J600 LMG registered?

J600 LMG is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is J600 LMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 LMG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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