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NJ61 KKM

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,414 mi
Last recorded129,414 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 KKM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 129,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (245/40/20R.F) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 129,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (245/40/20R.F) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** INNER EDGE TOTALLY BALD - ALMOST TO CORDS *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 114,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,554 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 100,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,021 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os ()

Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os ()

Pass 3 Apr 2020 90,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,222 miles

Final drive rubber mounting bushes split

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Final drive rubber mounting bushes split

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,376 miles

Rear tyres - 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,723 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,583 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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NJ61 KKM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ61 KKM, 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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NJ61 KKM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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