2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · GL05 UXW
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 124,390 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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GL05 UXW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2023
- 124,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 UXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (GL05 UXW) between April 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
GL05 UXW Mileage History
- 05/04/2022123,999 mi
- 06/04/2022124,003 mi+4 mi
- 04/02/2023124,390 mi+387 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 3 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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