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GV05 LUY

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,439 mi
Last recorded69,439 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 46,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexible hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 37,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished and split but not showing cord or ply 225/50/17

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split but not showing cord or ply

Offside Front tyre perished and split but not showing cord or ply

Offside Rear tyre perished and split but not showing cord or ply

Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,089 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,108 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,590 miles

osf tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,654 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,326 miles

Oil leak

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 LUY is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GV05 LUY, 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 GV05 LUY registered?

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

Is GV05 LUY safe to buy?

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