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AJ05 WRZ

2005 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,827 mi
Last recorded175,827 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 169,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 166,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 157,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,250 miles

all tyres perishing and cracking up

both rear tyres wearing badly on inside edge

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link arm lower ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2019 141,682 miles

engine x number of under covers fitted / o/s/f brake back plate all loose / slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes x mainline near tank / slight wear in n/s/r bottom inner arm bush

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,043 miles

engine cover x number of under trays fitted / n/s/r outer side light bulb / slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,604 miles

ENGINE X UNDER TRAYS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Fail 18 Feb 2016 116,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

ENGINE X UNDER TRAYS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Fail 24 Feb 2015 167,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 167,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 120,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,723 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,645 miles

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

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

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 WRZ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ05 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

AJ05 WRZ is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AJ05 WRZ safe to buy?

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