Official DVLA Record
Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · M4 VPA

M4 VPA

2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 158,549 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 530
Year / Origin
2005 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 01/08/2020
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
158,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2020
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2993cc

M4 VPA Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2019
  • 158,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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M4 VPA Mileage History

  1. 11/08/201157,550 mi
  2. 19/10/201274,231 mi+16,681 mi
  3. 29/10/201274,575 mi+344 mi
  4. 09/11/201389,106 mi+14,531 mi
  5. 14/11/201389,304 mi+198 mi
  6. 14/11/201389,304 mi
  7. 29/11/201497,559 mi+8,255 mi
  8. 24/06/2015106,341 mi+8,782 mi
  9. 25/06/2015106,341 mi
  10. 21/06/2016120,032 mi+13,691 mi
  11. 26/06/2017133,458 mi+13,426 mi
  12. 26/06/2018148,175 mi+14,717 mi
  13. 02/08/2019158,549 mi+10,374 mi

Average of roughly 12,664 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

M4 VPA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (M4 VPA) between August 2011 and August 2019.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.

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