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EF05 BDE

2005 Bmw 530 · Diesel · 2926cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model530
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw 530 Diesel 2926cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 129,407 miles on the clock, averaging 9,643 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 BDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,643

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,710
Average per year9,643
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF05 BDE 41k63k85k107k129k '08'17'13

Check EF05 BDE

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage119,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage111,419 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,359 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage102,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,977 miles
PASS
Mileage92,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage82,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,100 miles
PASS
Mileage73,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage62,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage52,526 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage40,852 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BDE
MakeBmw
Model530
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 BDE

What car is EF05 BDE?

EF05 BDE is an silver Bmw 530, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 BDE?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 BDE was 129,407 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 BDE passed its MOT?

EF05 BDE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2017.

Is EF05 BDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 BDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF05 BDE?

EF05 BDE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.