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SM11 BJJ

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,872 mi
Last recorded97,872 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 BJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,872 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 28 Oct 2023 83,889 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,069 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 73,676 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2021 73,366 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,725 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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SM11 BJJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM11 BJJ, 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 SM11 BJJ registered?

SM11 BJJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is SM11 BJJ safe to buy?

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