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A9 YVV

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,003 mi
Last recorded111,003 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 111,003 miles

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Nearside front and rear door damaged

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,770 miles

Nearside Near side front and rear door damaged near side lower door sill damaged

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,165 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,533 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,524 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A9 YVV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A9 YVV, 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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A9 YVV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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