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GV05 FKX

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,198 mi
Last recorded146,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 146,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted (limited access to testable items)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 129,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 123,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 123,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 115,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,081 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,002 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 108,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing centre buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,792 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 87,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,544 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,085 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,919 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,723 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

cut to outer sidewall offside front tyre (near rim damage) but no cords exposed at time of test

nearside rear tyre going bald on inner shoulder of tread

slight damage to offside front wheel rim - tyre secure

Pass 21 May 2008 38,338 miles

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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GV05 FKX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GV05 FKX, 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.

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GV05 FKX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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