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RJ11 HJC

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

213,597 mi
Last recorded213,597 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 HJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 213,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 200,035 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 181,854 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 165,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 140,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 113,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RJ11 HJC is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJ11 HJC, 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 RJ11 HJC registered?

RJ11 HJC is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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The MOT history for RJ11 HJC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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