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AJ05 UAP

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,507 mi
Last recorded162,507 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 162,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 162,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 158,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 149,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 130,087 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 124,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 124,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,071 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,071 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,059 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 75,059 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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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AJ05 UAP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ05 UAP, 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 AJ05 UAP registered?

AJ05 UAP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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