2005 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · PN54 RZX
2005 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11/01/2005. Recorded mileage 191,416 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2926cc
PN54 RZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/12/2025
- 191,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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PN54 RZX Mileage History
- 05/10/2022173,156 mi
- 19/10/2023181,959 mi+8,803 mi
- 18/01/2025190,074 mi+8,115 mi
- 10/12/2025191,416 mi+1,342 mi
Average of roughly 5,739 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PN54 RZX 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 (PN54 RZX) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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