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W88 JAJ

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 JAJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,030 miles

offside rear back plate missing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 118,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear back plate missing

rear brake discs corroded

rear shocker bump stops broken

Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 102,108 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 102,108 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,264 miles

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

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers insecure/ assist rubbers deteriorated

emissions output too low to register

parking brake just within requirements at 16%

Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers insecure/ assist rubbers deteriorated

emissions output too low to register

parking brake just within requirements at 16%

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,155 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,823 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,661 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,365 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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W88 JAJ is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W88 JAJ, 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 W88 JAJ registered?

W88 JAJ is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is W88 JAJ safe to buy?

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