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R20 JWM

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,548 mi
Last recorded119,548 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 JWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 108,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear prop-shaft coupling deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2023 108,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear prop-shaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 101,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,383 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

non runflat tyres fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,149 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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R20 JWM is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R20 JWM, 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 R20 JWM registered?

R20 JWM is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is R20 JWM safe to buy?

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