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WL60 JBE

2011 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,066 mi
Last recorded139,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL60 JBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,066 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 139,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 128,606 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated. pads good

Fail 27 Jul 2024 128,605 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated. pads good

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,615 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,861 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,523 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,544 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 40,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,051 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

windscreen washers poor effort

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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WL60 JBE is a 2011 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL60 JBE, 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 WL60 JBE registered?

WL60 JBE is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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