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NJ61 UGM

2011 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

221,408 mi
Last recorded221,408 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 UGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 221,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2024 203,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 192,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 180,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 172,724 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 172,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 163,472 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 142,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,903 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limits

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,659 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 UGM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Brown 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 NJ61 UGM, 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 NJ61 UGM registered?

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

Is NJ61 UGM safe to buy?

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