2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · WG55 VWC
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 134,238 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WG55 VWC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 134,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WG55 VWC Mileage History
- 04/11/200824,535 mi
- 11/11/200932,922 mi+8,387 mi
- 18/11/201042,273 mi+9,351 mi
- 18/11/201042,273 mi
- 15/05/201256,194 mi+13,921 mi
- 21/10/201367,146 mi+10,952 mi
- 05/11/201474,840 mi+7,694 mi
- 06/11/201474,840 mi
- 06/01/201684,124 mi+9,284 mi
- 20/04/201794,480 mi+10,356 mi
- 20/04/201794,481 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/201898,629 mi+4,148 mi
- 23/04/2019103,997 mi+5,368 mi
- 24/04/2019103,997 mi
- 16/09/2020109,295 mi+5,298 mi
- 10/09/2021111,555 mi+2,260 mi
- 14/09/2022115,562 mi+4,007 mi
- 04/09/2023119,174 mi+3,612 mi
- 13/09/2024125,623 mi+6,449 mi
- 10/09/2025129,658 mi+4,035 mi
- 16/09/2026134,223 mi+4,565 mi
- 18/09/2026134,238 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 6,139 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WG55 VWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (WG55 VWC) between November 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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