2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · MJ55 UVD
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 125,411 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,411 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
MJ55 UVD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 125,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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MJ55 UVD Mileage History
- 12/08/2022123,122 mi
- 17/08/2022123,181 mi+59 mi
- 29/08/2023125,243 mi+2,062 mi
- 01/09/2025125,411 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MJ55 UVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (MJ55 UVD) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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