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BK05 NLF

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,814 mi
Last recorded180,814 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 180,814 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2024 180,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 169,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 169,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 165,114 miles

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

Under tray Fitted Obscuring some Underside Component

Fail 1 Jun 2021 165,096 miles

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

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

Under tray Fitted Obscuring some Underside Component

Pass 1 Jun 2020 160,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 154,669 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 146,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 146,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,923 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 126,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,191 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,709 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,202 miles

N/S front brake disc worn

O/S front brake disc worn

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Airbag warning light staying on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,202 miles

N/S front brake disc worn

O/S front brake disc worn

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

Airbag warning light staying on

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,156 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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BK05 NLF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK05 NLF, 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 BK05 NLF registered?

BK05 NLF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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