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BJ05 KWN

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,857 mi
Last recorded160,857 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 160,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 158,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both headlights cloudy

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,786 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Outer Edge

Centre Exhaust Rubber Hanger Deteriorated

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Brake Pads Wearing Low

Rear Brake Pads Wearing

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 9 Mar 2019 149,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 137,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 122,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,190 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 115,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 76,264 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,789 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,761 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,964 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL BUT HAS NO LUMP OR CORDS EXPOSED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,877 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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BJ05 KWN is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BJ05 KWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 KWN registered?

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

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