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DE55 VAO

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,932 miles

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

Front sidelights slightly off coluor

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight cut in rubber boot

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,696 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 91,908 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 91,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,202 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,530 miles

plastics cover on floor pan;; tyres alittle worn

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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DE55 VAO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE55 VAO, 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 DE55 VAO registered?

DE55 VAO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is DE55 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 VAO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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