2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · MW55 DPX
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 140,939 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW55 DPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 140,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW55 DPX 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 (MW55 DPX) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
MW55 DPX Mileage History
- 14/12/2021131,122 mi
- 16/03/2023135,937 mi+4,815 mi
- 16/03/2023135,937 mi
- 22/03/2024139,637 mi+3,700 mi
- 20/09/2025140,939 mi+1,302 mi
Average of roughly 2,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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