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CX05 TXE

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,357 mi
Last recorded164,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TXE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 164,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 149,930 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 149,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 131,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Offside Front steering rack arm inner joint slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Rear handbrake imbalance

o/s/r and n/s f jacking point blocks missing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 125,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see beam pattern cover badly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see beam pattern cover badly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Offside Front steering rack arm inner joint slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Rear handbrake imbalance

o/s/r and n/s f jacking point blocks missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 160,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 137,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,933 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 108,168 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 108,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,644 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,335 miles

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

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

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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CX05 TXE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX05 TXE, 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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CX05 TXE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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