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BJ05 DXM

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,094 mi
Last recorded146,094 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 146,094 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 145,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,252 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 128,252 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,473 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on edge ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 121,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on edge ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,368 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

engine management light active

Fail 1 Apr 2017 113,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

engine management light active

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,186 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,958 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,346 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,019 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,479 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,701 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BJ05 DXM is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ05 DXM, 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 BJ05 DXM registered?

BJ05 DXM is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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