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AJ05 XPN

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,254 mi
Last recorded202,254 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 202,254 miles

crack in screen not in testers view of the road

Fail 5 Dec 2017 202,254 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in screen not in testers view of the road

Pass 2 Dec 2016 187,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 187,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 171,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 171,080 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 158,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 150,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 138,076 miles

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

front & rear number plates slightly worn. n/s/f inner tyre on limit. n/s/r rie-rod (suspension) arm has play. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar d-bushes slight play. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear.

o/s/f headlamp has water in it. under-trays & covers fitted can not assess

Fail 30 Nov 2012 138,076 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front & rear number plates slightly worn. n/s/f inner tyre on limit. n/s/r rie-rod (suspension) arm has play. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar d-bushes slight play. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear.

o/s/f headlamp has water in it. under-trays & covers fitted can not assess

Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,204 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 133,203 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,978 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,004 miles

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 XPN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

AJ05 XPN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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