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AJ55 AUT

2005 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,102 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,102 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 89,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,448 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,329 miles

nearside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,590 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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AJ55 AUT is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ55 AUT, 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 AJ55 AUT registered?

AJ55 AUT is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is AJ55 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 AUT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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