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AK61 JXR

2011 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 JXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,110 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 127,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 121,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 121,513 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2022 107,117 miles

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2019 84,978 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,720 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Vehicle emissions too clean to produce any vehicle emissions data

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,710 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Vehicle emissions too clean to produce any vehicle emissions data

Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disks have a slight lip and may need to changed when the brake pads are due for renewal. (3.5.1g)

No emissions report as vehicle was too clean to register a result.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Maybe the LED unit but further investigation will be required to determine this. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disks have a slight lip and may need to changed when the brake pads are due for renewal. (3.5.1g)

No emissions report as vehicle was too clean to register a result.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2016 122,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AK61 JXR is a 2011 BMW 530 in Blue 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 AK61 JXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 JXR registered?

AK61 JXR is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is AK61 JXR safe to buy?

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