2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · YB05 UOU
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 135,530 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,530 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
YB05 UOU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2017
- 135,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YB05 UOU Mileage History
- 03/06/200839,484 mi
- 27/08/200840,426 mi+942 mi
- 06/08/200947,315 mi+6,889 mi
- 29/09/201060,400 mi+13,085 mi
- 31/08/201166,581 mi+6,181 mi
- 01/08/201272,599 mi+6,018 mi
- 11/12/201376,216 mi+3,617 mi
- 22/12/201487,063 mi+10,847 mi
- 30/12/201487,078 mi+15 mi
- 22/12/2015104,075 mi+16,997 mi
- 23/12/2015104,075 mi
- 13/12/2016117,909 mi+13,834 mi
- 27/11/2017135,530 mi+17,621 mi
Average of roughly 10,127 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
YB05 UOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (YB05 UOU) between June 2008 and November 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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