2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · BC05 OCV
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 163,770 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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BC05 OCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 163,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 OCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (BC05 OCV) between October 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BC05 OCV Mileage History
- 14/10/2022153,428 mi
- 25/01/2023153,483 mi+55 mi
- 27/05/2023153,527 mi+44 mi
- 17/05/2024163,770 mi+10,243 mi
- 17/05/2024163,770 mi
Average of roughly 6,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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