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DF54 OGO

2005 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 OGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,211 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,211 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,723 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,567 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,460 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,460 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,620 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,472 miles

VERY SLIGHT AUDIBLE NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA

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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DF54 OGO is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF54 OGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF54 OGO registered?

DF54 OGO is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DF54 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 OGO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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