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778 WAL

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 WAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,694 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,241 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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778 WAL is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 778 WAL, 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 778 WAL registered?

778 WAL is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 778 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 778 WAL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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