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DA05 WGJ

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

224,331 mi
Last recorded224,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 224,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 220,846 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 19 Dec 2024 219,537 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 5 Oct 2023 218,162 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and arches

Pass 17 Oct 2022 211,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2021 201,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 195,097 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 185,844 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 175,242 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output BOTH lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front pipe corroding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 175,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken corroded (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output BOTH lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front pipe corroding

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2018 175,229 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 175,229 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 161,753 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front side lamps (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 161,753 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front side lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both front beams (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 147,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 147,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 136,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp(s) illumination is deteriorating and clearly indicate they are ready for a repair service

(1.5.1c)The offside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.2A.1b)The offside front steering track rod ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc face is corroding

(3.6B.1)The brake pipe across the rear axle has been temporarily secured using a tie rap secured to the old damaged brake pipe support mounting

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe has been painted over

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has been painted over

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be visual assessed due to no access

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.68mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.88mm

(7.4B.3b)This vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations,at the time the inspection took place,did meet the emissions test limits,but did not produce a printout due to low emissions

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 7 Oct 2014 135,893 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp(s) illumination is deteriorating and clearly indicate they are ready for a repair service

(1.5.1c)The offside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.2A.1b)The offside front steering track rod ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc face is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe has been painted over

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has been painted over

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be visual assessed due to no access

(3.7B.2)The front service brakes during their application indicate that they are ready for service

(3.7B.4)The front service brakes during their reducing mode indicate that they are ready for service

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) are at 25%,indicating that service and or repairs are required

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.68mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.88mm

(7.4B.3b)This vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations,at the time the inspection took place,did meet the emissions test limits,but did not produce a printout due to low emissions

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 121,427 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 121,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 111,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 92,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,455 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,305 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 WGJ is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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