2006 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · LA55 BDZ
2006 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 122,812 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 BDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 122,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 BDZ Mileage History
- 07/11/2023114,736 mi
- 05/11/2024118,864 mi+4,128 mi
- 05/11/2024118,864 mi
- 24/11/2025122,643 mi+3,779 mi
- 13/02/2026122,812 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 3,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 BDZ 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 (LA55 BDZ) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper washer dose not work (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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