2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · M4 VPA
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 158,549 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,549 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
M4 VPA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2019
- 158,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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M4 VPA Mileage History
- 11/08/201157,550 mi
- 19/10/201274,231 mi+16,681 mi
- 29/10/201274,575 mi+344 mi
- 09/11/201389,106 mi+14,531 mi
- 14/11/201389,304 mi+198 mi
- 14/11/201389,304 mi
- 29/11/201497,559 mi+8,255 mi
- 24/06/2015106,341 mi+8,782 mi
- 25/06/2015106,341 mi
- 21/06/2016120,032 mi+13,691 mi
- 26/06/2017133,458 mi+13,426 mi
- 26/06/2018148,175 mi+14,717 mi
- 02/08/2019158,549 mi+10,374 mi
Average of roughly 12,664 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
M4 VPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (M4 VPA) between August 2011 and August 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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