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AJ05 UAV

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,832 mi
Last recorded181,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 181,832 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 181,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2018 181,832 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear brake warning wire detached

Pass 6 May 2017 168,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 157,782 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 157,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 153,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,091 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2014 150,012 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 138,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 131,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 123,664 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 123,629 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,227 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 84,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 UAV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

AJ05 UAV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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