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BK55 ZGX

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

219,230 mi
Last recorded219,230 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 219,230 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and lip of sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 212,675 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf,osf (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 206,432 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 202,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 193,722 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear worn on inner edge of tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear car lowed

front and rear tyre different size

hand brake has travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 193,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated heavy cracking to rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated heavy cracking to rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear worn on inner edge of tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear car lowed

front and rear tyre different size

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2020 182,039 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 182,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 175,016 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 170,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 158,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 145,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 132,987 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,661 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 106,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,608 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,549 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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BK55 ZGX is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK55 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

BK55 ZGX is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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