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4 JGH

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,009 mi
Last recorded188,009 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 188,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 19 Jun 2024 177,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 166,530 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 166,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 153,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 137,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm. both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,705 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 101,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,136 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,115 miles

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

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

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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4 JGH 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 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 4 JGH, 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 4 JGH registered?

4 JGH is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is 4 JGH safe to buy?

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