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D11 JOR

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,885 mi
Last recorded135,885 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 JOR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 131,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has been repaired

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 131,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has been repaired

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,515 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F & O/S/R rims repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE performance 18%

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R & O/S/F inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front bump stops damaged

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

little to reserve travel parking brake

Fail 27 Jun 2018 130,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F & O/S/R rims repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE performance 18%

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R & O/S/F inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front bump stops damaged

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

little to reserve travel parking brake

Fail 1 Jun 2018 130,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 122,289 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 16 Mar 2017 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under trays

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 7 Apr 2016 114,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under trays

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,633 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f flexible hose brackets loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f flexible hose brackets loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,998 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise rear pads worn

advise slight play in front suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,296 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 79,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,303 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

tyre pressure monitoring system illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,862 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,534 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D11 JOR is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D11 JOR, 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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D11 JOR is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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