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A19 BLP

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BLP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,501 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 84,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,050 miles

Headlight aims are cloudy both sides

Fail 14 Feb 2020 81,026 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight aims are cloudy both sides

Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,441 miles

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

WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,691 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,035 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,204 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low tread depth.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,181 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,056 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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A19 BLP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A19 BLP, 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 A19 BLP registered?

A19 BLP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is A19 BLP safe to buy?

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