2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · VX55 UEK
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 184,570 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX55 UEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 184,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX55 UEK 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 (VX55 UEK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated up and down movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
VX55 UEK Mileage History
- 22/08/2023171,668 mi
- 15/08/2024178,636 mi+6,968 mi
- 14/08/2025181,531 mi+2,895 mi
- 29/08/2025181,546 mi+15 mi
- 18/08/2026184,570 mi+3,024 mi
Average of roughly 4,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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