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BL05 HGK

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 149,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 135,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 131,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,930 miles

unable to obtain an emissions reading

Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

unable to obtain an emissions reading

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,433 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 117,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,100 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 108,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,218 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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BL05 HGK is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 HGK, 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 BL05 HGK registered?

BL05 HGK is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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