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BJ55 OBG

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OBG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 179,190 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 155,093 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 135,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 127,170 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 127,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 119,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,237 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,271 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,113 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2010 59,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,166 miles

smoke reading to low to register

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,896 miles

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

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

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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BJ55 OBG 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 85%.

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 BJ55 OBG, 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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BJ55 OBG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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