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AK55 NYD

2005 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,313 mi
Last recorded98,313 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NYD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,313 miles

Slight play in the nearside rear wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,909 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 81,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 78,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 73,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,307 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,884 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,658 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted at outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,089 miles

front numberplate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,541 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres bold on edges, cuts and perishing

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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AK55 NYD is a 2005 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK55 NYD, 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 AK55 NYD registered?

AK55 NYD is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is AK55 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NYD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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