2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · LS55 LXT
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 189,963 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2023
- 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
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
LS55 LXT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
- 189,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
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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LS55 LXT Mileage History
- 27/08/2022189,529 mi
- 02/09/2022189,963 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 26,095 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (LS55 LXT) between August 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2022 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), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower inner to hub bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower inner bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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