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AK05 WKE

2005 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,926 mi
Last recorded126,926 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 126,926 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 126,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 124,540 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 124,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,770 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 118,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,307 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 105,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail Nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre inner side wall cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,378 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 WKE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

AK05 WKE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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