2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · RF05 FYY
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 167,822 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 FYY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 167,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 FYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (RF05 FYY) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
RF05 FYY Mileage History
- 06/05/2022141,034 mi
- 10/05/2023167,822 mi+26,788 mi
Average of roughly 26,521 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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