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AE05 YRK

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YRK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 163,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp Has Slight Movement

Fail 1 Jul 2016 163,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp Has Slight Movement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 146,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,762 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,243 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 76,243 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,896 miles

Chip in zone B of windscreen, less than 40mm in diameter.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,019 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 48,019 miles

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

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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AE05 YRK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE05 YRK, 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 AE05 YRK registered?

AE05 YRK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AE05 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YRK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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