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AJ55 WKS

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

212,281 mi
Last recorded212,281 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WKS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 212,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 179,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 161,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 143,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,284 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,960 miles

Nearside 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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AJ55 WKS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

AJ55 WKS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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