2005 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · YF55 DWX
2005 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 199,395 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YF55 DWX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 199,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 DWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 530 (YF55 DWX) between December 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))”.
YF55 DWX Mileage History
- 09/12/200872,865 mi
- 01/12/200994,265 mi+21,400 mi
- 01/12/200994,265 mi
- 09/11/2010103,136 mi+8,871 mi
- 05/11/2011112,794 mi+9,658 mi
- 12/10/2012119,479 mi+6,685 mi
- 29/10/2013126,207 mi+6,728 mi
- 30/10/2013126,252 mi+45 mi
- 04/11/2014133,456 mi+7,204 mi
- 30/10/2015139,288 mi+5,832 mi
- 05/11/2016145,399 mi+6,111 mi
- 07/11/2016145,399 mi
- 13/10/2017150,246 mi+4,847 mi
- 31/10/2018155,291 mi+5,045 mi
- 04/11/2019160,977 mi+5,686 mi
- 04/11/2019160,977 mi
- 04/11/2020166,027 mi+5,050 mi
- 21/10/2021168,575 mi+2,548 mi
- 21/10/2021168,579 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/2022174,677 mi+6,098 mi
- 04/10/2022174,677 mi
- 11/09/2023178,726 mi+4,049 mi
- 18/09/2024186,701 mi+7,975 mi
- 20/09/2025194,055 mi+7,354 mi
- 03/10/2026199,395 mi+5,340 mi
Average of roughly 7,103 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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