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DF05 AZD

2005 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,620 mi
Last recorded137,620 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 AZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 137,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 131,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,348 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,244 miles

Both the front tyre inner edges are worn

Both the rear tyre inner edges are worn uneven & tread depths starting to get low.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 105,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both the front tyre inner edges are worn

Both the rear tyre inner edges are worn uneven & tread depths starting to get low.

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

some bulbs inopritive in high level stop lamp

under trays/sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,831 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,279 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,077 miles

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,616 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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DF05 AZD is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF05 AZD, 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 DF05 AZD registered?

DF05 AZD is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DF05 AZD safe to buy?

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