2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LR55 ECE
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 106,887 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LR55 ECE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 106,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LR55 ECE Mileage History
- 26/10/202399,584 mi
- 30/12/2024102,453 mi+2,869 mi
- 02/01/2025102,453 mi
- 23/01/2026106,847 mi+4,394 mi
- 06/02/2026106,887 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 3,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 ECE 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 2005 BMW 530 (LR55 ECE) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 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 (20 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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