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DF05 DPU

2005 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,631 mi
Last recorded146,631 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,626 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 146,606 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 142,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,022 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,723 miles

DPF has had repair (welded)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner "angel eye" style position lamp flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,723 miles

DPF has had repair (welded)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner "angel eye" style position lamp flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 121,386 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 119,082 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 115,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,151 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 108,150 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,756 miles

Under trays full under side of car.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,472 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 DPU is a 2005 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

DF05 DPU is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is DF05 DPU safe to buy?

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