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A6 MJK

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

203,681 mi
Last recorded203,681 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MJK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 203,681 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 197,798 miles

Central Front to rear brake pipe connectors corroding

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 191,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 186,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 180,926 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bed bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 180,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure x 2 rear brackets rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bed bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 174,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 174,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of rear top arm ball joint has excessive wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 169,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 161,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 153,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 126,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 114,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag lamp on

rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,594 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs are corroded and worn

both rear brake discs are corroded and worn

slight splits in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,169 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,713 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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A6 MJK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A6 MJK, 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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A6 MJK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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