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N30 JLD

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 JLD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 89,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 82,921 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,577 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 59,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 35,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,837 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,228 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,016 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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N30 JLD 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 N30 JLD, 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 N30 JLD registered?

N30 JLD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is N30 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 JLD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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