2005 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · CT55 CVR
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 142,111 km. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Odometer
- 142,111 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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CT55 CVR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2022
- 142,111 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 CVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (CT55 CVR) between November 2008 and August 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
CT55 CVR Odometer History
- 11/11/200815,146 mi
- 09/11/200922,749 mi+7,603 mi
- 09/11/201031,423 mi+8,674 mi
- 16/02/201243,270 mi+11,847 mi
- 16/02/201243,270 mi
- 30/01/201351,159 mi+7,889 mi
- 31/01/201351,160 mi+1 mi
- 27/03/201460,485 mi+9,325 mi
- 18/03/201565,675 mi+5,190 mi
- 18/03/201565,675 mi
- 14/11/201671,547 mi+5,872 mi
- 14/11/201671,547 mi
- 08/08/201871,618 mi+71 mi
- 10/08/201871,623 mi+5 mi
- 16/08/202176,536 mi+4,913 mi
- 13/08/2022142,111 km
- 13/08/2022142,111 km
Average of roughly 9,233 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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