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D11 RAS

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,030 mi
Last recorded131,030 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 RAS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,582 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,453 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,694 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 58,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,731 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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D11 RAS is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 D11 RAS, 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 D11 RAS registered?

D11 RAS is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is D11 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 RAS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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