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AF05 XUX

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,392 mi
Last recorded177,392 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XUX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 177,392 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

under trays fitted difficult inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2016 177,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' rear view mirror items (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

under trays fitted difficult inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2015 158,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 158,171 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 146,002 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 146,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,473 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 143,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 14,765 miles

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

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

no smoke emitted to test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,613 miles

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look low and about on minimum limit to pass test now.

Slight exhaust noise from front pipe area.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads stepped

both rear tyres on 3mm

front number plate faded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 80,657 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside head lamp does not auto reset, when head lights switched on.

rear inner brake pads worn too minimum thickness to pass MOT TEST NOW.

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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AF05 XUX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF05 XUX, 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 AF05 XUX registered?

AF05 XUX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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