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A5 DWF

2011 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,602 mi
Last recorded181,602 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 181,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 174,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 163,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 153,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 143,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,380 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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A5 DWF is a 2011 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 DWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 DWF registered?

A5 DWF is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is A5 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DWF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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