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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

V7 DMLMOT history

V7 DML is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,189 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 DML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 DML was last recorded at 88,189 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,224 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,965 miles
Average per year
6,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,189 miles
  • 2024 – 85,224 miles
  • 2022 – 75,922 miles
  • 2020 – 64,315 miles
  • 2019 – 57,795 miles
  • 2018 – 47,720 miles
  • 2017 – 39,111 miles
  • 2016 – 28,867 miles
  • 2015 – 17,383 miles
  • 2014 – 16,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,189 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,189 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    606724356854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,224 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    404457718572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,642 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    404224606383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,922 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    757321984208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,435 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    557231561290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,315 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    961057955933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,795 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    586929829817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,720 miles (+8,609)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,720 miles
    Test number
    668390403483
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass39,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    296758647169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail39,111 miles (+10,244)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    280840964610
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass28,867 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,867 miles
    Test number
    554222375942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,383 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    469765932759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,602 miles
    Test number
    817514264305
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V7 DML

Does V7 DML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 DML is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 DML?
The MOT on V7 DML is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 DML done?
V7 DML was recorded at 88,189 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,485 miles a year.
Has V7 DML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 DML has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on V7 DML ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V7 DML find?
V7 DML passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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