2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · GF05 EXC
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07/03/2005. Recorded mileage 172,361 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
GF05 EXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 172,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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GF05 EXC Mileage History
- 27/03/2024166,712 mi
- 27/03/2024166,712 mi
- 14/04/2025167,508 mi+796 mi
- 16/04/2025167,511 mi+3 mi
- 17/04/2026172,361 mi+4,850 mi
Average of roughly 2,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF05 EXC 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 (GF05 EXC) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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