2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LS05 OSM
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 187,710 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2025. 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 01 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,710 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.
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LS05 OSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2025
- 187,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 OSM 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 (LS05 OSM) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b)”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear lower (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS05 OSM Mileage History
- 29/07/2022170,294 mi
- 02/08/2023174,769 mi+4,475 mi
- 02/08/2024181,194 mi+6,425 mi
- 02/08/2024181,195 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2025187,710 mi+6,515 mi
Average of roughly 5,605 miles per year across 5 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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