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AJ60 KOB

2011 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 KOB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,841 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 121,841 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Rear Diff support bush s split and insecure resulting in excessive movement .

Pass 2 Jul 2024 117,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,991 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 109,991 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 106,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 93,300 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,990 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 64,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,546 miles

unable to carry out smoke test (emissions too clean)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 43,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,574 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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AJ60 KOB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ60 KOB, 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 AJ60 KOB registered?

AJ60 KOB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is AJ60 KOB safe to buy?

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