2005 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LD05 FUO
2005 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 178,078 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 FUO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2023
- 178,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 FUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (LD05 FUO) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2023 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD05 FUO Mileage History
- 14/03/2022160,521 mi
- 14/03/2022160,521 mi
- 15/03/2023178,077 mi+17,556 mi
- 16/03/2023178,078 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 17,460 miles per year across 4 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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