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AJ55 NBX

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,305 mi
Last recorded176,305 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 176,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 254,641 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 254,640 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 246,957 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 238,648 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 238,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 223,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn

low parking brake reading nearside

offside front road wheel damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2017 214,259 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 8 Dec 2016 214,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel n/s not locking (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 10 Dec 2015 201,575 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre close to limit and n/s/r 3.mm

Fail 10 Dec 2015 201,575 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre close to limit and n/s/r 3.mm

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,839 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,275 miles

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

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

near side front tyre cut but does not reach cords

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,102 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 NBX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ55 NBX, 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 NBX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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