2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · SL05 XDC
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 258,407 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,407 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.
SL05 XDC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 258,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (SL05 XDC) between December 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
SL05 XDC Mileage History
- 28/12/200720,642 mi
- 24/12/200834,490 mi+13,848 mi
- 11/12/200948,723 mi+14,233 mi
- 26/01/201163,401 mi+14,678 mi
- 16/03/201163,808 mi+407 mi
- 06/03/201270,271 mi+6,463 mi
- 17/04/201377,709 mi+7,438 mi
- 17/04/201377,709 mi
- 13/09/201379,647 mi+1,938 mi
- 15/08/2014117,116 mi+37,469 mi
- 15/08/2014117,116 mi
- 10/09/2015142,146 mi+25,030 mi
- 11/09/2015142,146 mi
- 02/09/2016155,948 mi+13,802 mi
- 03/09/2016155,948 mi
- 13/09/2017165,325 mi+9,377 mi
- 30/08/2018175,548 mi+10,223 mi
- 11/09/2018175,558 mi+10 mi
- 17/08/2019182,939 mi+7,381 mi
- 12/09/2020189,178 mi+6,239 mi
- 10/07/2021193,107 mi+3,929 mi
- 26/08/2022215,053 mi+21,946 mi
- 21/08/2023240,262 mi+25,209 mi
- 23/08/2024258,407 mi+18,145 mi
Average of roughly 14,276 miles per year across 24 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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