2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · YD05 GLB
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 153,921 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YD05 GLB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 153,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD05 GLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (YD05 GLB) between March 2008 and October 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 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), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake drum back plate insecure both front brake backing plates (1.1.14 (d))”.
YD05 GLB Mileage History
- 27/03/200852,760 mi
- 27/03/200852,760 mi
- 25/03/200957,348 mi+4,588 mi
- 25/03/200957,348 mi
- 30/04/201059,995 mi+2,647 mi
- 14/12/201060,906 mi+911 mi
- 03/07/201262,457 mi+1,551 mi
- 22/06/201379,638 mi+17,181 mi
- 27/06/201495,884 mi+16,246 mi
- 25/06/2015108,780 mi+12,896 mi
- 28/06/2016117,071 mi+8,291 mi
- 04/07/2017118,737 mi+1,666 mi
- 06/07/2018124,486 mi+5,749 mi
- 22/07/2019131,315 mi+6,829 mi
- 10/03/2021141,332 mi+10,017 mi
- 15/02/2022148,241 mi+6,909 mi
- 30/03/2022149,033 mi+792 mi
- 19/04/2022149,034 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/2022149,034 mi
- 05/04/2023151,063 mi+2,029 mi
- 24/10/2024153,921 mi+2,858 mi
Average of roughly 6,102 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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