2005 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · WR05 FPD
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 215,330 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Nov 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
WR05 FPD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2018
- 215,330 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.
WR05 FPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (WR05 FPD) between May 2008 and May 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2018 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: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (3.7.A.1)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking under body cover at rear (3.6.A.1)”.
WR05 FPD Mileage History
- 09/05/200845,172 mi
- 18/06/200846,361 mi+1,189 mi
- 16/06/200959,890 mi+13,529 mi
- 21/06/201073,312 mi+13,422 mi
- 23/06/201073,324 mi+12 mi
- 17/06/201189,305 mi+15,981 mi
- 18/06/201189,370 mi+65 mi
- 14/06/2012107,298 mi+17,928 mi
- 11/06/2013123,930 mi+16,632 mi
- 11/06/2013123,930 mi
- 12/06/2014142,007 mi+18,077 mi
- 18/06/2015159,154 mi+17,147 mi
- 20/06/2016178,216 mi+19,062 mi
- 12/06/2017197,012 mi+18,796 mi
- 12/06/2017197,012 mi
- 15/05/2018215,330 mi+18,318 mi
- 22/05/2018215,330 mi
Average of roughly 16,958 miles per year across 17 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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