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FV54 XVN

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

234,585 mi
Last recorded234,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 234,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 229,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 223,697 miles

Slight exhaust leak centre exhaust section

Fail 16 Feb 2024 223,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak centre exhaust section

Pass 6 Feb 2023 211,521 miles

Front position lamps are dim need replacing soon

Pass 18 Feb 2022 202,765 miles

both front side lights dim need replacing soon

Fail 18 Feb 2022 202,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front side lights dim need replacing soon

Pass 13 Jan 2021 196,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 189,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 181,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 181,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 171,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 171,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 161,977 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Feb 2016 161,953 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Jan 2015 151,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 147,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 144,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 140,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 118,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,288 miles

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

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

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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FV54 XVN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV54 XVN, 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 FV54 XVN registered?

FV54 XVN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is FV54 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 XVN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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