2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · SJ05 AHF
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 121,768 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,768 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ05 AHF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 121,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ05 AHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (SJ05 AHF) between February 2024 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SJ05 AHF Mileage History
- 15/02/2024121,767 mi
- 20/02/2024121,768 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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