2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · MM55 AOW
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20/12/2005. Recorded mileage 140,175 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,175 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
MM55 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 140,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MM55 AOW Mileage History
- 04/12/2023136,308 mi
- 05/12/2023136,309 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/2026140,164 mi+3,855 mi
- 10/06/2026140,174 mi+10 mi
- 17/06/2026140,175 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MM55 AOW 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 (MM55 AOW) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive deterioration rear arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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