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DA05 WFP

2005 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

326,232 mi
Last recorded326,232 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 326,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 307,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 282,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 266,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 266,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 244,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 244,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 232,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 232,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 205,267 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2016 198,901 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 190,060 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2015 190,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2014 161,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 129,789 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,783 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,590 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread depths getting low

slight damage to o/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2009 90,962 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre 3 mm 225 50 17 w

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,996 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,996 miles

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

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

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 WFP is a 2005 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WFP, 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 DA05 WFP registered?

DA05 WFP is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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