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BN05 OZF

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,081 mi
Last recorded91,081 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OZF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 91,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 66,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,391 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,384 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edges and nail in tread,also has slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,041 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 22,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,444 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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BN05 OZF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN05 OZF, 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 BN05 OZF registered?

BN05 OZF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 OZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OZF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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