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DA05 NVG

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 NVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs are worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 May 2019 97,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 169,442 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 169,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 144,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage offside front bumper

front pad sensor not correctly secured

movement in both rear bottom ball joints

Pass 7 Jun 2011 144,049 miles

damage offside front bumper

front pad sensor not correctly secured

movement in both rear bottom ball joints

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,308 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 91,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,624 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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DA05 NVG is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA05 NVG, 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 DA05 NVG registered?

DA05 NVG is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DA05 NVG safe to buy?

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