2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LR55 VBB
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 186,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,936 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
LR55 VBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 186,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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 VBB Mileage History
- 25/05/2022157,200 mi
- 04/07/2023166,875 mi+9,675 mi
- 06/07/2023166,875 mi
- 04/06/2024178,324 mi+11,449 mi
- 27/05/2025186,936 mi+8,612 mi
Average of roughly 9,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 VBB 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 VBB) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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