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MJ11 XSU

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,235 mi
Last recorded189,235 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 189,235 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 171,332 miles

n/s/f parking light dim and flickers

Pass 14 Jul 2023 162,091 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light has condensation

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure malfunction pre 2012

Fail 11 Jul 2023 162,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working same light for drl also not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light has condensation

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure malfunction pre 2012

Pass 8 Jul 2022 144,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 8 Jun 2021 132,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 99,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,697 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 93,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ11 XSU is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ11 XSU, 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 MJ11 XSU registered?

MJ11 XSU is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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