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BG05 PCO

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,093 mi
Last recorded172,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 172,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 171,971 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,889 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s + o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 146,373 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 146,340 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 126,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,100 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,331 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 76,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,894 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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BG05 PCO 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 BG05 PCO, 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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BG05 PCO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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