2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LN55 UEE
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 154,104 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,104 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.
LN55 UEE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 154,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LN55 UEE Mileage History
- 22/08/200845,705 mi
- 15/11/200849,500 mi+3,795 mi
- 09/11/200950,910 mi+1,410 mi
- 15/10/201052,154 mi+1,244 mi
- 04/01/201254,800 mi+2,646 mi
- 02/05/201355,058 mi+258 mi
- 02/05/201355,058 mi
- 16/06/201459,256 mi+4,198 mi
- 02/06/201567,254 mi+7,998 mi
- 02/06/201567,254 mi
- 23/05/201675,170 mi+7,916 mi
- 15/05/201788,453 mi+13,283 mi
- 31/05/201899,442 mi+10,989 mi
- 08/06/2019108,624 mi+9,182 mi
- 30/11/2020127,872 mi+19,248 mi
- 05/12/2020127,872 mi
- 20/12/2021136,900 mi+9,028 mi
- 02/02/2023147,058 mi+10,158 mi
- 26/03/2024149,939 mi+2,881 mi
- 15/04/2024149,946 mi+7 mi
- 29/05/2025154,104 mi+4,158 mi
Average of roughly 6,465 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LN55 UEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (LN55 UEE) between August 2008 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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