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AJ60 VLS

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,346 mi
Last recorded154,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 VLS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 154,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 154,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 152,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 149,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive near the back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 144,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,474 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 138,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 132,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,570 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 127,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45r19 94w Run flat Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,411 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLS is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

AJ60 VLS is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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