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RJ60 OAB

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,740 mi
Last recorded163,740 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 OAB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 163,740 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 163,763 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 150,889 miles

OSR and NSR foam bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 150,285 miles

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

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

OSR and NSR foam bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 138,405 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,691 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,159 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 120,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OAB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

RJ60 OAB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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