2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · T8 NCR
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 134,115 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,115 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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T8 NCR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 134,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T8 NCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (T8 NCR) between May 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn dee (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
T8 NCR Mileage History
- 22/05/200874,787 mi
- 05/06/200874,826 mi+39 mi
- 06/06/200874,829 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/200985,827 mi+10,998 mi
- 04/06/201092,833 mi+7,006 mi
- 15/06/201197,886 mi+5,053 mi
- 23/06/2012100,082 mi+2,196 mi
- 05/06/2013102,894 mi+2,812 mi
- 07/06/2014107,071 mi+4,177 mi
- 24/06/2014107,078 mi+7 mi
- 13/06/2015118,172 mi+11,094 mi
- 21/06/2016118,872 mi+700 mi
- 22/06/2016118,872 mi
- 19/06/2017120,473 mi+1,601 mi
- 26/06/2017120,475 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2018120,539 mi+64 mi
- 21/07/2018120,540 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2019121,025 mi+485 mi
- 21/10/2020121,884 mi+859 mi
- 21/10/2020121,885 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2021126,434 mi+4,549 mi
- 03/12/2021126,435 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/2022127,148 mi+713 mi
- 14/12/2023128,866 mi+1,718 mi
- 25/11/2024131,370 mi+2,504 mi
- 25/11/2024131,370 mi
- 17/12/2025134,115 mi+2,745 mi
Average of roughly 3,376 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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