2005 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · WJ05 XHS
2005 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 127,511 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ05 XHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2024
- 127,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WJ05 XHS Mileage History
- 26/10/2022120,844 mi
- 27/10/2022120,870 mi+26 mi
- 31/10/2023124,433 mi+3,563 mi
- 01/11/2023124,446 mi+13 mi
- 02/11/2024127,511 mi+3,065 mi
Average of roughly 3,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ05 XHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (WJ05 XHS) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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