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BK55 BYG

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BYG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 167,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 163,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 163,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 153,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 153,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 144,240 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

engine cover

head lights in poor condition

sill covers fitted

under tray

Fail 13 Dec 2017 144,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

engine cover

head lights in poor condition

sill covers fitted

under tray

Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,262 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,202 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 112,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,244 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,222 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,177 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,715 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,740 miles

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

all brake pads nearing wear limit and front discs

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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BK55 BYG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK55 BYG, 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 BK55 BYG registered?

BK55 BYG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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