2006 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · CA55 LLM
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2006. Recorded mileage 173,359 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2993cc
CA55 LLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 173,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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CA55 LLM Mileage History
- 02/02/2024161,990 mi
- 05/02/2024161,990 mi
- 22/11/2024163,806 mi+1,816 mi
- 30/10/2025173,208 mi+9,402 mi
- 03/11/2025173,359 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 6,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA55 LLM 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 2006 BMW 530 (CA55 LLM) between February 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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