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LN61 TEJ

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,167 mi
Last recorded136,167 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2024 122,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 112,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 172,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 161,363 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 161,345 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,197 miles

Advise Full Under Body Panel Fitted Some Testable Not Visable

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,372 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,150 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,006 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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LN61 TEJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LN61 TEJ, 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 LN61 TEJ registered?

LN61 TEJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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