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AJ05 WTG

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,234 mi
Last recorded156,234 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WTG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 156,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 156,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 149,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 143,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 138,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 135,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 134,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 132,712 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 132,712 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 126,829 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 126,824 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 115,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wide crack in windscreen,but it is no lower than the sun visor or mirror.Advise replacement.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 108,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested due to flat tyre on n/s/r

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,069 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,015 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,067 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WTG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 WTG registered?

AJ05 WTG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AJ05 WTG safe to buy?

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