2005 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · RF05 FFP
2005 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 163,959 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 FFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2023
- 163,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 FFP 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 (RF05 FFP) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2023 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all brake lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RF05 FFP Mileage History
- 30/11/2021147,480 mi
- 22/11/2022156,744 mi+9,264 mi
- 30/11/2022156,745 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/2023163,959 mi+7,214 mi
Average of roughly 8,171 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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