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BF05 VDJ

2005 BMW 530

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

259,653 mi
Last recorded259,653 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VDJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 259,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2025 259,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 243,341 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 242,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 231,464 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 230,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 221,260 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 212,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 197,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 189,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 188,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 181,102 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 180,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,261 miles

Engine running very clean so no smoke reading recorded.

Nearside inner steering rack balljoint has some free play.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2012 126,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine running very clean so no smoke reading recorded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside inner steering rack balljoint has some free play.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,035 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2011 112,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 19 May 2010 96,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are low

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,321 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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BF05 VDJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 VDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 VDJ registered?

BF05 VDJ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BF05 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VDJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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