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AK55 XBL

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,948 mi
Last recorded151,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 151,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 147,656 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 138,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,732 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

front propshaft rubber joint possibly worn

nail in o/s/r tyre (shoulder)

nsr handbrake slow operation

oil/fuel fumes under bonnet

Fail 7 Apr 2016 121,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

front propshaft rubber joint possibly worn

nsr handbrake slow operation

oil/fuel fumes under bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 98,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 87,585 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 87,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 63,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,256 miles

There are small cuts in the tread of the N/S/R and both front tyres.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,105 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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AK55 XBL is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK55 XBL, 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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AK55 XBL is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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