2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LS55 LXT
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 189,963 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 LXT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
- 189,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (LS55 LXT) between March 2009 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2022 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LS55 LXT Mileage History
- 11/03/200954,691 mi
- 10/03/201060,022 mi+5,331 mi
- 25/02/201171,270 mi+11,248 mi
- 31/05/201286,864 mi+15,594 mi
- 24/08/201398,874 mi+12,010 mi
- 15/11/2014115,692 mi+16,818 mi
- 06/11/2015126,796 mi+11,104 mi
- 03/12/2016137,158 mi+10,362 mi
- 01/02/2018144,887 mi+7,729 mi
- 31/01/2019152,517 mi+7,630 mi
- 29/01/2020166,752 mi+14,235 mi
- 29/01/2020166,752 mi
- 05/03/2021175,099 mi+8,347 mi
- 27/08/2022189,529 mi+14,430 mi
- 02/09/2022189,963 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 10,036 miles per year across 15 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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