2011 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · PC10 APC
2011 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 173,933 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PC10 APC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 173,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PC10 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 530 (PC10 APC) between May 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PC10 APC Mileage History
- 06/05/201441,205 mi
- 01/06/201550,043 mi+8,838 mi
- 04/06/201665,330 mi+15,287 mi
- 31/05/201776,253 mi+10,923 mi
- 12/05/201891,389 mi+15,136 mi
- 28/05/2019105,843 mi+14,454 mi
- 18/05/2020114,761 mi+8,918 mi
- 26/05/2021121,765 mi+7,004 mi
- 10/05/2022126,412 mi+4,647 mi
- 18/05/2023133,183 mi+6,771 mi
- 18/05/2023133,184 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2024149,555 mi+16,371 mi
- 22/05/2024149,555 mi
- 21/05/2025163,120 mi+13,565 mi
- 28/05/2025163,336 mi+216 mi
- 27/05/2026173,933 mi+10,597 mi
Average of roughly 11,008 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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