2005 BMW 530D Sport Auto 3.0L Diesel · RF05 JVC
2005 BMW 530D Sport Auto (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 143,636 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530D SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,636 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.
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RF05 JVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2025
- 143,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 JVC 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 530D Sport Auto (RF05 JVC) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RF05 JVC Mileage History
- 17/02/2022128,546 mi
- 07/10/2023141,885 mi+13,339 mi
- 23/10/2023141,930 mi+45 mi
- 12/08/2025143,636 mi+1,706 mi
Average of roughly 4,332 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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