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MJ61 BVR

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,602 mi
Last recorded146,602 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 BVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 146,602 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2025 140,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 140,384 miles

Plastic undersheets fitted preventing full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,522 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s LIMITS!! 245/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 135,512 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s LIMITS!! 245/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 106,446 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 104,650 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,728 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 31,786 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 31,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,522 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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MJ61 BVR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ61 BVR, 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 MJ61 BVR registered?

MJ61 BVR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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