2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · MX55 UPM
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 148,164 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MX55 UPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 148,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MX55 UPM Mileage History
- 24/06/2022120,248 mi
- 21/06/2023123,956 mi+3,708 mi
- 03/06/2024129,038 mi+5,082 mi
- 26/05/2025138,637 mi+9,599 mi
- 13/06/2026148,164 mi+9,527 mi
Average of roughly 7,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX55 UPM 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 (MX55 UPM) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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