2005 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · EU54 VFT
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 146,715 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU54 VFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 146,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU54 VFT 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 (EU54 VFT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
EU54 VFT Mileage History
- 04/10/2022131,494 mi
- 25/09/2023135,386 mi+3,892 mi
- 25/09/2023135,388 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/2024141,919 mi+6,531 mi
- 07/10/2025146,715 mi+4,796 mi
Average of roughly 5,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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