2006 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · BM53 ART
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2006. Recorded mileage 71,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2993cc
BM53 ART Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2009
- 71,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BM53 ART Mileage History
- 19/01/2009133,655 mi
- 19/01/2009133,655 mi
- 23/10/200971,498 mi-62,157 mi
Average of roughly -81,884 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BM53 ART MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 530 (BM53 ART) between January 2009 and October 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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