MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,484 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements loosely fitted behind vehicle windscreen (on dashboard (0.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
excess travel on parkbrake
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
excess travel on parkbrake
oil leak
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertray fitted
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
excess oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BM53 SDS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BM53 SDS, 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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BM53 SDS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2005.
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