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AJ55 JVN

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,350 mi
Last recorded172,350 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 172,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 171,881 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 148,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 148,270 miles

Brake performance not tested due to flexi hoses been split (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 87,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,747 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,216 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 80,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35x18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,961 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 73,961 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,817 miles

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

Play in offside inner rack arm.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,133 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,725 miles

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

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,500 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,500 miles

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

Poor wipe of wiper blades. Front and Rear brake pads have approx 4-5000miles left. Front brake discs required when pads changed.All tyres have been under inflated.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,085 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 JVN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AJ55 JVN, 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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AJ55 JVN is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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