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AK05 OPC

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,314 mi
Last recorded241,314 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 241,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 230,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 222,092 miles

engine oil leaking

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 222,092 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leaking

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 201,001 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 201,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 193,579 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 186,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 180,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 166,479 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 31 Mar 2014 163,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 151,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 145,560 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 137,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 129,086 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 129,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009
Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,552 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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AK05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 OPC registered?

AK05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is AK05 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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