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GY55 VVP

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,658 mi
Last recorded142,658 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 142,658 miles

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

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

Rear Both driveshafts leaking grease

Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,190 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 133,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 131,103 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,553 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))

Pass 4 May 2019 117,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 112,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2018 112,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osf nsf headlamps deteriating

Pass 9 May 2016 97,592 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 91,395 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges, keep in check

Fail 13 May 2014 86,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front inner pads wearing quicker than outers

o/s/f rim slightly buckled

slight play in o/s/r lower bush

Pass 13 May 2014 86,690 miles

front inner pads wearing quicker than outers

o/s/f rim slightly buckled

slight play in o/s/r lower bush

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 77,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 77,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 64,722 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,319 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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GY55 VVP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY55 VVP, 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 GY55 VVP registered?

GY55 VVP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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