MOT Status
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170,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still works as should (7.1.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still works as should (7.1.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickers with a tap (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged works as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to both sides corroded at various points (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake efficiency just met
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
under vehicle covered by plastic trim
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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AK05 DBV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 AK05 DBV, 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 AK05 DBV registered?
AK05 DBV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is AK05 DBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK05 DBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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