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BG55 LKK

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,911 mi
Last recorded194,911 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 194,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 188,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 188,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 160,771 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 160,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 128,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 94,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,557 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,231 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,295 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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BG55 LKK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG55 LKK, 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 BG55 LKK registered?

BG55 LKK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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