2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · MF55 FVD
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09/09/2005. Recorded mileage 99,621 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,621 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
MF55 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 99,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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MF55 FVD Mileage History
- 15/07/202482,307 mi
- 25/07/202482,313 mi+6 mi
- 17/07/202589,857 mi+7,544 mi
- 20/07/202699,116 mi+9,259 mi
- 05/08/202699,621 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 8,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF55 FVD 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 (MF55 FVD) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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