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AK05 XKP

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,465 mi
Last recorded137,465 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,465 miles

Engine smokey at idle speed

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,887 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 130,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 125,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,352 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,088 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,088 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,008 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,077 miles

Stone chip in zone A just less than 10mm in diameter

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,806 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 XKP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

AK05 XKP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is AK05 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XKP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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