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RJ60 HDH

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,563 mi
Last recorded137,563 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 HDH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,563 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 137,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 120,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

factory fitted under tray covering complete underbody

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,223 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

rear pads n/s otl and advise stone chips

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 31,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,770 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 14,770 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,508 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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RJ60 HDH 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 77.8%.

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 RJ60 HDH, 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 RJ60 HDH registered?

RJ60 HDH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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