2011 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · 5 MSV
2011 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 110,860 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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5 MSV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 110,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
5 MSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 530 (5 MSV) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
5 MSV Mileage History
- 15/09/201440,089 mi
- 24/08/201549,070 mi+8,981 mi
- 25/08/201549,094 mi+24 mi
- 15/09/201662,207 mi+13,113 mi
- 20/09/201662,548 mi+341 mi
- 05/09/201769,455 mi+6,907 mi
- 07/09/201769,493 mi+38 mi
- 18/09/201873,039 mi+3,546 mi
- 25/09/201873,147 mi+108 mi
- 01/10/201978,156 mi+5,009 mi
- 01/10/202080,253 mi+2,097 mi
- 01/10/202080,253 mi
- 29/09/202184,467 mi+4,214 mi
- 30/09/202184,503 mi+36 mi
- 20/09/202290,720 mi+6,217 mi
- 21/09/202290,720 mi
- 28/09/202395,846 mi+5,126 mi
- 30/09/2024101,395 mi+5,549 mi
- 08/09/2025106,202 mi+4,807 mi
- 29/09/2026110,860 mi+4,658 mi
Average of roughly 5,879 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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