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CU05 NEF

2005 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,419 mi
Last recorded146,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NEF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 146,419 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both off side and near side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated porous (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (outer front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both off side and near side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated porous (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 127,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 122,578 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,851 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 98,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,670 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,425 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,238 miles

plastic trim fitted under most of vehicle inspection limited

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 53,735 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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CU05 NEF is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU05 NEF, 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 CU05 NEF registered?

CU05 NEF is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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