Description
For sale - 2005 BMW 5 Series 3.0l 530D E60 - MSport Business Edition
**Battery currently flat, car runs but failed MOT in December 2025**
*Car would most likely be best bought for spares & repairs. Engine and turbo are still good, doesn't skip a beat when the cars running and drives very well. Had electrical problems over the last few years and had a new starter motor fitted in June 25.*
Bodywork has scratches/marks dotted around the car as seen in photos.
BMW 5 Series (E60) 530d M Sport Business Edition - 2005-
Body style: 4-door saloon
Engine: 3.0-litre (2,993 cc) straight-6 turbo diesel (M57)
Power: 231 PS / 228 bhp / 170 kW @ 4,000 rpm
Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) @ 1,750-3,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Top speed: 155 mph
Fuel type: Diesel
Fuel economy: Approx. 42 mpg (6.7 l/100 km)
CO emissions: Approx. 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres
Boot capacity: 520 litres
Seats: 5
Kerb weight: Approx. 1,595-1,665 kg
Dimensions: Length 4,841 mm | Width 1,846 mm | Height 1,468 mm | Wheelbase 2,888 mm
The car failed MOT on the following;
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Repair immediately (major defects):
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
eml light on
tpms light on
Car would need quite a bit of work to become roadworthy again. Brakes/pads would need doing too.
900 ono