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GV55 EXC

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

260,644 mi
Last recorded260,644 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 260,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached forward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 258,057 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several chip on windscreen .

Fail 30 Oct 2024 258,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread in place. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre center tread worn close to legal limit.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several chip on windscreen .

Pass 17 Jan 2024 257,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning should replace, marginal pass. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread ,should replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower forward bush badly worn, should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothside front significant amount of play, should replace. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 243,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 243,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 210,595 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 210,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 187,165 miles

front anti roll bar links gaiters in poor condition

nearside front tyre has split on inner side wall

Fail 1 Dec 2020 186,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front anti roll bar links gaiters in poor condition

nearside front tyre has split on inner side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2019 156,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 156,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,207 miles

osf anti roll bar link rubber dust cover deteriorated

small stone chips front screen

Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osf anti roll bar link rubber dust cover deteriorated

small stone chips front screen

Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,421 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,745 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,370 miles

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

O/S/R tyre getting low

Plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,367 miles

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

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

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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GV55 EXC 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 69.2%.

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 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 GV55 EXC, 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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GV55 EXC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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