
BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
V11 DBEMOT history
V11 DBE is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,182 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 72,182 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V11 DBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V11 DBE was last recorded at 72,182 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Feb 2012: 31,448 miles, lower than 88,549 miles on 1 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,179 miles · 7 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 72,182 miles
- 2021 – 68,772 miles
- 2020 – 66,428 miles
- 2019 – 62,128 miles
- 2018 – 57,076 miles
- 2017 – 52,973 miles
- 2016 – 49,117 miles
- 2015 – 44,952 miles
- 2014 – 40,331 miles
- 2013 – 35,721 miles
- 2012 – 31,464 miles
- 2011 – 88,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,182 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 72,182 miles
- Test number
- 152729966559
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,179 miles (+3,407)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,179 miles
- Test number
- 480482950299
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,772 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 68,772 miles
- Test number
- 543960836035
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,428 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 66,428 miles
- Test number
- 856341601723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,428 miles (+4,300)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,428 miles
- Test number
- 432469598189
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,128 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 62,128 miles
- Test number
- 666096864687
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,128 miles (+5,052)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,128 miles
- Test number
- 214632757407
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,076 miles (+4,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,076 miles
- Test number
- 495365989635
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,973 miles (+3,856)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,973 miles
- Test number
- 119783287091
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade slightly split
Pass49,117 miles (+4,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 49,117 miles
- Test number
- 306059106147
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,952 miles (+4,621)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,952 miles
- Test number
- 657662255042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,331 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 40,331 miles
- Test number
- 367062644046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,721 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,721 miles
- Test number
- 115334323083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,464 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 31,464 miles
- Test number
- 859384032042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,448 miles (-57,101)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,448 miles
- Test number
- 127313332012
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 88,549 miles
- Test number
- 685972831029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V11 DBE
- Does V11 DBE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V11 DBE expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V11 DBE?
- The MOT on V11 DBE expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V11 DBE done?
- V11 DBE was recorded at 72,182 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022.
- Has V11 DBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V11 DBE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V11 DBE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V11 DBE find?
- V11 DBE passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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