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GV54 VXW

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,195 mi
Last recorded152,195 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 152,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,136 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 149,130 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 143,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 138,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 138,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,340 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 130,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 121,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 115,668 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 87,344 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,977 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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GV54 VXW is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV54 VXW, 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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What year was GV54 VXW registered?

GV54 VXW is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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