2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · RF55 FLW
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 186,172 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,172 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF55 FLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2021
- 186,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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RF55 FLW Mileage History
- 29/09/2021186,171 mi
- 30/09/2021186,172 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 368 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 FLW 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 (RF55 FLW) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2021 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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