2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · GP05 HGE
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 156,224 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP05 HGE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 156,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP05 HGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (GP05 HGE) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
GP05 HGE Mileage History
- 01/10/2022154,680 mi
- 21/10/2022154,681 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/2023156,224 mi+1,543 mi
- 22/09/2023156,224 mi
Average of roughly 1,584 miles per year across 4 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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